Uncle Alfred tried to sign up for everything, which was impossible, even if he didn't eat, sleep, nor stand watch.

Later she asked me if I were going to write to Uncle Alfred, he deserved it.

Uncle Alfred lifted his head and looked at the sky.

Uncle Alfred tried to calm them down, but they only screamed louder.

Uncle Alfred was waiting for her at the entrance to the nest when she arrived.

'That was a very risky thing to do,' Uncle Alfred said.

He made his way to the canal and followed the trees along the bank towards Uncle Alfred's nest.

Just then, Uncle Alfred poked his head out of the nest.

'There's one sure way to find out,' observed Uncle Alfred.

'Well, my dear,' said Uncle Alfred when the last guest had gone.