Aunt Jo's Scrap Bag Volume 4 Story 7 - Little Neighbours

In which a gentle boy named Bertie forms a charming friendship with a bold sparrow, Cocky Twitters, whose visits and antics bring warmth and amusement to his quiet home, and a learned but lonely neighbour, Professor Parpatharges Patterson, discovers newfound joy through their innocent camaraderie. Together, the trio share delightful days of play, study, and kind deeds, fostering a tender bond that brightens the winter’s gloom and blossoms into a summer of merry companionship.