Wherein Freckles Strives Mightily and the Swamp Angel Rewards Him The Bird Woman and the Angel did not seem to count in the common run, for they arrived on time for the third of the series and found McLean on the line talking to Freckles.

The Boss was filled with enthusiasm over a marsh article of the Bird Woman's that he just had read.

He begged to be allowed to accompany her into the swamp and watch the method by which she secured an illustration in such a location.
The Bird Woman explained to him that it was an easy matter with the subject she then had in hand; and as Little Chicken was too small to be frightened by him, and big enough to be growing troublesome, she was glad for his company.

They went to the chicken log together, leaving to the happy Freckles the care of the Angel, who had brought her banjo and a roll of songs that she wanted to hear him sing.

The Bird Woman told them that they might practice in Freckles' room until she finished with Little Chicken, and then she and McLean would come to the concert.
It was almost three hours before they finished and came down the west trail for their rest and lunch.