Phoebe Simms gathers them in her orchard as her peacocks shed them.

They are wing quills from the males." Then there was perfect silence.

How was Elnora to know that not a girl there would have told that?
"I haven't a doubt but I can get you some," she offered.

"She gave Aunt Margaret a large bunch, and those are part of them.

I am quite sure she has more, and would spare some." Sadie Reed laughed shortly.