"I said I didn't know about that. I'm not

so sure that nobody will dare venture into Graywhisker's hole."

"Who will, pray?" said Mrs. Polly.

"I will," answered the sparrow firmly. "I'll go into Graywhisker's hole and get that ribbon back if it's there."

Mrs. Polly and the canary stared at the little sparrow in astonishment too great for words.

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