158 Bob Robinson’s Baby

“Whatever is that for?” asked Mrs.
Robinson.

“To weave into the nest to be sure,
woman,” said Mr. Robinson.

‘“O Robert,” said his wife, “It must have
cost a great deal per yard.”

“The nest of R. Robinson, Esquire re-
quires it,” was all the reply she got.

At that moment the rook was coming by
and saw Mr. Robinson on the fence.

‘Good evening,” said the rook; “you're
looking very well, Robinson.”

“ Mr. Robinson,” said the robin. (Jt was
the first time the rook had offended, so
R. was indulgent.) ‘Well, to tell you the
truth, I am tired—had a hard day of it.
Of course there are penalties attached to
an honorous position like mine. My gar-
dener fellow gives me a deal of trouble—
requires constant super—ah—superlooking-
after.”

“Dear me! what a very nice garden!”
said the rook.

‘““Yaas—yaas,” said the robin. ‘It does
me credit, I admit.’