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IN THE REIGN OF COYOTE
Juanita. "But I suppose at other times these birds are good."
"Just like children, Juanita. Sometimes children obey their parents, and sometimes they wade in the creek."
Juanita hung her head at this reminder. Then she raised it and laughed. "Well, the blue jay 's a pretty color anyway."
"Yes, a pretty color. But I can tell you why he is not prettier. No, not now," as the children looked expectant. "You have not done your morning lessons yet. That Tecla will be coming here for you. Run away now and come another time."
