The Blue Birds' Winter Nest

CHAPTER I

HOW AUNT SELINA FLEW

"Sally! I say, Sally! Come here!" cried a peevish voice, belonging to a querulous old lady who was huddled up on a couch in the bright morning room of her fine old mansion.

"I'se here, Miss S'lina--comin' straight an' fas' as mah laigs kin brings me!" replied a cheerful colored woman, bustling ar...