Parrots and the Art of Speaking

The parrot was given as a present to a relation of its master who had become superannuated. It could not endure the parting from all it loved, and died in the course of a few days. A fat major with whom he was well acquainted was trying one day to teach him a new trick. All at once the bird burst into a loud laugh and said, get upon the stick, major,get upon the stick. Another friend of his had not come to the house for some time. The visitor had been talked about, and it was expected that Roth would make his appearance on a certain day. Here comes Roth, said the bird suddenly, as he saw him approaching through the