At length, in the early days of June, 1908, the wished opportunity was mine-wished yet feared, seeing that it was possible some disaster had fallen upon that unique colony of stock-doves.
"Afoot in England"
W.H. Hudson
It was, on this occasion, a great pleasure to listen to the doves.
"Afoot in England"
W.H. Hudson
The work lasted three years, and immediately on its conclusion the doves began to return, and were now as numerous as formerly.
"Afoot in England"
W.H. Hudson