AMONG THE JAIL-BIRDS.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 18, Issue 11, 5 February 1907, Page 2

AMONG THE JAIL-BIRDS.

* A little girl went with her Uaoher one afternoon to visit the country prison. She became interested in a convict who was knitting stockings, and stopped to with the man. “Do you hud it'dull here?” she said sympathetically. “Indeed, 1 do, miss,” he answered. “Still,” said the child, “the singing of the birds relieves the monotony, doesn’t it “Singing of the birds !’’ said the convict iu a puzzled voice. ‘Acs,’’ replied the girl. “\Mial birds’?” asked the man. The well-meaning little girl with a helpful smile replied—- “ The jail birds. They must be a great comfort to you.’’ Every year the Mint issues over 8.000.000 copper coins.