One day a little girl said to her wisest aunt, “I wish I could catch that
sparrow.”
“The next time he comes,” said her wisest aunt, “shake some salt on his
tail. But be sure not to let him see nor hear you.”
The little girl went into the house and brought out some salt. Pretty
soon the sparrow alighted near her. She tiptoed up behind him with the
salt ready in her hand. Nearer and nearer she stole.
Just as she stooped to shake the salt on his tail, the sparrow cocked his
head at her and flew away.