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`` That was _ vezzy _ good of you , '' said Hoodie , approvingly ; and as happy and light-hearted as if no temper or trouble of any kind had ever come near her , she took Hec 's hand and trotted off with her cousin to help in the installation of the bird in its beautiful cage . `` What funny creatures children are , '' said Magdalen to herself , `` and of them all surely Hoodie is the funniest . '' It would be impossible to tell the pleasure that the possession of the little bird gave to Hoodie , and the devotion she showed to it . For some days its cage remained in Miss King 's room , that Cousin Magdalen herself might watch how the little creature got on , and there , as Martin said , `` morning , noon , and night , '' Hoodie was to be found . It was the prettiest sight to see her , seated by the table , her elbows resting upon it , and her chubby face leaning on her hands , while her eyes eagerly followed every movement of her favourite . She was never tired of sitting thus , she was never cross or impatient , nor did she ever attempt to touch the greenfinch without Magdalen 's leave . And finding that the little girl was so gentle and obedient , and that the bird gave her such pleasure , Magdalen kindly did her utmost to increase this pleasure .