Knives have--
Blades.
Handles.
Springs.

Knives are made--
In Sheffield.




THE HEN. [_Page 83._


1. The hen is a domestic bird. Some are white; some black; others many
colours. The hen finds much of its own food in the fields. It is fed
with barley, bread, potatoes, and other things from the house.

2. The hen has a small head with eyes at the sides. Its bill is strong
and sharp.

3. The hen sleeps on a perch on one leg. It never falls off; its foot is
made for grasping.

4. Hens are useful for the eggs they give us; and they are also good for
food. Their feathers, too, are useful.

_Write and learn:_

The hen has--