PARROTS


Pat had but a limited knowledge of the bird kingdom. One day, walking

down the street, he noticed a green bird in a cage, talking and singing.

Thinking to pet it he stroked its head. The bird turned quickly,

screaming, "Hello! What do you want?" Pat shied off like a frightened

horse, lifting his hat and bowing politely as he stuttered out:

"Ex-excuse me s-sir, I thought you was a burrd!"



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