Asks for facts relating to courtship of birds and especially cases of females preferring particular males.
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Asks for facts relating to courtship of birds and especially cases of females preferring particular males.
Glad to hear about pigeons. Did not know some birds could win affections of females more than others, except among peacocks.
Comments on polygamy in birds.
Discusses sex ratios among birds.
Asks WED to observe a suppressed yawn.
Asks whether scratching a tickling point makes tears come to his eyes.