Chapter 9 Chapter 9 Never Bird

Chapter 9 Never Bird Peter was the only one left on the lagoon. Before that, the last sound he heard was the sound of the mermaid returning to the dormitory under the sea.Because the distance was too far, he couldn't hear the sound of the door closing.However, in the coral cave where they lived, there were small bells on the doors that jingled when they opened and closed (just like the best houses in England), and Peter heard the bell. The water was coming up and was eating at Peter's feet in small mouthfuls; and to pass the time he stared at the only thing floating in the lagoon before the water swallowed him whole.He thought it was probably a floating piece of paper, maybe a part of the kite.He was bored, estimating how long it would take for the thing to float to shore.

Suddenly, he found that this thing was a bit unusual. It must have come to the lake for some purpose, because it was going against the waves, sometimes overcoming them.Every time it wins, Peter, who always sympathizes with the weak, can't help clapping his hands; what a brave piece of paper. In fact, that is not a piece of paper, that is Never Bird.She was sitting on the nest trying desperately to row towards Peter.Ever since she hit the water she had learned to paddle with her wings, and was able to manage her marvelous boat just as well.But she was very tired when Peter recognized her.She had come to save Peter, and she was going to give him the nest, even though it contained eggs.It was a strange bird; for, though Peter treated her well, he sometimes tormented her.I can only guess that this bird, like Mrs. Darling and other women, felt compassion for Peter when he saw that his baby teeth hadn't changed.

The bird called out to Peter what she had come for, and Peter asked the bird what she was doing there; but of course they could not understand each other.In fantasy stories, people can talk freely with birds.I would like to imagine that in this story, that's exactly what happened: Peter was free to question and answer the Never Bird.But it's better to be honest, I just want to say what actually happened.That is, not only did they not understand each other, they even forgot to be polite. "I—want—you—to—come—to—the—nest—," cried the bird, trying to speak as slowly and clearly as possible, "so—then you—just—could— -to-float-to-shore-to-go...but-yes-I'm-too-tired, I can't-can-come closer- —You, you—have to—think—how to—swim—over—by yourself.”

"What are you twittering about?" replied Peter, "why don't you let your nest drift with the wind, as you always do?" "I—want—you—" said Bird, repeating what he had just said. Then Peter also said slowly and clearly: "You-twit-twit-tat-tat-tat-scream-some-what-what-ah?" and so on. Never Bird became irritable, this kind of bird has a very quick temper. "You dumb, wordy little fool," she screamed, "why don't you do what I tell you?" Peter felt that she was scolding him, and he replied angrily: "Curse yourself!"

Then, strangely enough, they cursed at each other with the same sentence: "Shut up!" "Shut up!" The bird, however, was determined to save Peter as best she could, and in a last effort she got the nest against the rock.Then she flew up, and dropped her eggs, to make her purpose clear. Peter finally understood, grabbed the nest, and waved his thanks to the flying bird.The Never Bird flies here and there not to receive his thanks, nor to see how he climbs into the nest, but to see how he treats her eggs. There were two large white eggs in the nest, and Peter picked them up, thinking.The bird covered her face with her wings, not daring to see what would happen to her eggs, but she couldn't help peeping through the feathers.

I don't remember telling you that there is a plank on the rock that pirates nailed there long ago to mark the spot where the treasure was buried.The children found this pile of shining treasures, and sometimes when they got naughty, they would grab handfuls of gold coins, diamonds, pearls, etc., and throw them at the seagulls; The prankster was so annoyed that he flew away in a rage.The board was still there, and Starkey had hung his hat on it, a tall tarpaulin with a wide brim.Peter put the egg in the hat, put the hat on the water, and it floated smoothly and steadily. Never Bird saw Peter's clever strategy at once, and cheered loudly to express his admiration; Peter also cheered.Then he stepped into the nest, and erected the planks for a mast, and hung his shirt on it for a sail.At the same time, the bird flew down to the hat and hatched its eggs in comfort.The bird floated one way, Peter the other way, and everyone was happy.

When Peter came ashore, he naturally placed the nest where he had been sitting in a place where the birds could easily see it; but the hat was so lovely that the bird gave up the nest.The nest floated here and there until it fell apart completely; and Starkey was very annoyed whenever he came to the lake afterward to see the bird nestling on his hat.As we shall not see the Never-Bird again, it is worth mentioning here that all the Never-Birds now build their nests in this manner, with a broad side upon which the young may roam. When Peter returned to his underground home, Wendy, who was being dragged around by the kite, had almost just arrived home.Everyone was in high spirits, and every child had an adventure to tell; but the biggest thing, perhaps, was that they were hours late from bed.It made them very proud of it, and they dawdled and asked for bandages and so on, so as to delay going to bed even more; and Wendy, although she was very happy to see them all went home safely, but time It was too late, so she cried, "Go to bed, all!" in a tone that made it impossible to disobey.But on the second day she was very gentle again, and bandaged each of them; and they limped, and others hung their arms, and played till they went to bed.