searching among the grass and lily pads, calling him softly to come out. but he was very near the canoe, and very much frightened; the only effect of her calls was to make him crouch closer against the grass stems, while the bright little eyes, grown large with fear, were fastened on me.
slowly i backed the canoe away till it was out of sight around the point, though i could still see the mother bird through the bushes. she swam rapidly about where the canoe had been, calling more loudly; but the little fellow had lost confidence in her, or was too frightened, and refused to show himself. at last 