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The local name of the Thrush is "Mauvis." It is, of course, included in Professor Ansted's list, but with the Fieldfare, Redwing, and Blackbird, marked as only occurring in Guernsey and Sark. All these birds, however, are equally common in Alderney, Herm, and Jethou. There is also a specimen of each in the Museum. REDWING. Turdus iliacus, Linnaeus. French, "Grive mauvis," "Merle mauvis."
But do you like him?" she said, suddenly turning to Brigit. The question was skilful. "I don't take him seriously," answered Brigit; "he has the great science of l'excellent ton dans le mauvis ton. You would say 'he is vulgar in the right way. I feel sure he never deceived women. They may have been foolish but they must have been frail before they met him!
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