THE PEER AND THE PARROT.
The late Lord Selborne, who was of a very pious turn and read prayen regularly at home, had a favourtte pa> rot which was kept in one of the fit-ting-rooms. This bird escaped one day. and was reported to be at the top of one of the trees at the end of Port.and Place, where they lived. Selborne and his daughter hastened to try and recover the treasure. When they cam* to the place, " Pretty Poll, pr#tty Poll, come, then." cries Miss Palmer persuasively; but Poll docs not stir. The Clifl.ncellor then takes the matter up. " Stay " says ho, " let me try; he knows mv voice better." So, in a deeper voice he saw. "Pretty Poll, Poll, Poll, come, pretty Poll!" "Let us pray!" .says Pretty Poll, from her tree-top, but does not move.
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Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 4, Issue 87, 24 September 1915, Page 2 (Supplement)
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156THE PEER AND THE PARROT. Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 4, Issue 87, 24 September 1915, Page 2 (Supplement)
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