#21

those which have never known liberty
reared to forget their source of delight
no idea of their actual voice

become alive rare and beautiful travellers
thrive in the uncomfortable
imagine that which would please

never keep the cage that is necessary for their comfort
we must remember that we are it

#20

For hundreds of years
kept in cages as ornaments
reared and kept for this purpose
tamed and lost

their inborn suspicions never very timid
will become nevertheless the wildest I have known

#19

House Manners

it will be necessary to have the assurance that he has good manners.
It is never so easy to reform as it is to teach.

#18

You may think it possible that each one of us is perfectly true
be grateful to me for advising you to curb a habit that is all too common
tread gently
The well-educated will attempt learned manners

#17

to find an object out of sight, having been thrown,
perhaps, into the long grass
as a photographer he begged me to look

another interesting test

#16

Frequently to Come Back to You

Reward him occasionally
Whistle when you want him.
That will soon teach him.
Keep him there a bit, but no too long
How much further you may care to go will depend upon your enthusiasm.
Should he remain awkward, try running away.

#15

“SIT QUITE STILL, PLEASE!”

#14

Do you not think it would be much pleasanter to do simple things?
Be proficient
Give confidence
Imagine your own feelings
Always and on the lease provocation,
Give

#13

MANNERS AND OBEDIENCE
Well-bred
More than appearance and the accident of birth
Manners make the man,
And behaviour tells us a great deal
Have patience and self-control
Come in smartly when called
And lie down immediately with ordinary companions