Chapter 37 No.37

The rest all accepted the kind invitation,

And much bustle it caused in the plumed creation;

Such ruffling of feathers, such pruning of coats,

Such chirping, such whistling, such clearing of throats,

Such polishing bills, and such oiling of pinions,

Had never been known in the biped dominions.

Peacock at Home.

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