I know it is frequently broadly asserted that the most of the birds used are made birds, but the manufactured creatures are poor deceptions; they are mixed with bird feathers, and are sold only to the less fastidious customers.

The demand for genuine birds is as great as ever." "But do you think as many are used now as formerly ?" questioned her companion.
"Yes, indeed! Just think of the feather capes and muffs and collarettes made of birds.

The market for them is increasing all the time.

It takes from eighteen to twenty-five skins for each collar, and I don't know how many for the muffs.

Oh, I tell you, women are heaping up judgment on themselves." The other lady looked grave.