He kindly offers them an extra egg laid by a fertile couple, and the male penguins take turns keeping it warm.

'the magistrates are not called upon to pronounce any opinion on the matter,' said the second old gentleman sharply. 'Take the boy back to the workhouse, and treat him kindly. He seems to want it.

When a strange egg appears in their nest, Mr. And Mrs. Bird kindly take it upon themselves to raise the "baby bird" inside.