Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 655
—one may runacross an old gentleman, with generally an in-terested group gathered about him, who hasbeen known familiarly to Parisians for the pasttwenty years. He spends his time in feeding their eagerness for their meal; but should a by-stander venture to advance in their direction,in a moment… … INSTANTLY THE SPARROWS FLY UP AND TAKE THEIR FOOD DIRECTLY FRO.M HIS HANDS. the sparrows and pigeons of the city, entirely forhis own pleasure and amusement; for certainlyhe asks no alms, nor has he anything for sale. Drawing from his coat-pocket a handful ofcrumbs, he sprinkles them in the path;…
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