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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1911
Page
9
In a vivid woodland scene Freckles observes a pair of great marsh birds with shining wings and a curious courtship display. One bird bows and clasps the mate with a kiss like gesture as Freckles notes their pacing and the sun glinting on beaks and feathers. The moment closes with Freckles continuing along the trail toward the Limberlost.
Freckles, a swamp keeper, shares his fear of losing his treasured birds to eviction. McLean learns Freckles fears books and knowledge, and orders a plan to buy him books to study. Duncan builds a weathered book box and Freckles vows to study, while Duncan warns him of betrayal risks from men who seek money.
Freckles guards faithful as any man would says Duncan. Freckles watches for the hen bird and her mate in the swamp the pair circling Limberlost regularly. Freckles and Mrs Duncan discuss the nest and plan to find it, hoping the setting hen returns to the nest soon.
After a long day on the wall Freckles learns Duncan’s children found books on birds flowers moths and butterflies plus a bullfrog specimen box and a letter explaining their use. Freckles proudly transports the new box to the trail and begins arranging his study nook while birds and plants surround his growing curiosity.
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