Parrot and Company

Parrot and Company is a novel written by Harold MacGrath. The story revolves around a parrot named Polly who is owned by a wealthy woman named Mrs. Gertrude Chiltoun. Polly is a talented bird who can speak several languages and has a unique ability to mimic people’s voices. Mrs. Chiltoun is a lonely woman who is looking for companionship and finds solace in Polly’s company.One day, Mrs. Chiltoun’s nephew, Jack Fyfe, comes to visit her. Jack is a charming and handsome man who quickly catches Polly’s attention. Polly becomes infatuated with Jack and starts to mimic his voice, much to Mrs. Chiltoun’s amusement. Jack and Mrs. Chiltoun soon develop a close relationship, and Polly becomes an integral part of their lives.However, things take a turn when Jack’s past catches up with him, and he finds himself in trouble with the law. Polly, with her unique abilities, becomes a crucial part of Jack’s plan to clear his name and bring the real culprits to justice.Parrot and Company is a heartwarming tale of love, loyalty, and friendship. It is a story that will keep readers engaged from start to finish, with its well-developed characters and intriguing plot twists. Harold MacGrath’s writing style is engaging and immersive, making it an enjoyable read for all ages.1913. Illustrations in color by Andre Castaigne and black and white by Arthur William Brown. The novel begins: It began somewhere in the middle of the world, between London which is the beginning and New York which is the end, where all things are east of the one and west of the other. To be precise, a forlorn landing on the west bank of the muddy turbulent Irrawaddy, remembered by man only so often as it was necessary for the flotilla boat to call for paddy, a visiting commissioner anxious to get away, or a family homeward-bound. Somewhere in the northeast was Mandalay, but lately known in romance, verse and song; somewhere in the southeast lay Prome, known only in guidebooks and timetables; and farther south, Rangoon, sister to Singapore, the halfway house of the derelicts of the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.