The Seed of the Toc-Toc Birds

"The Seed of the Toc-Toc Birds" by George Henry Weiss is a short comedy that has been entertaining readers for years. Though the title might dissuade some at a first glance, those who decide to give the story a chance don't regret it. The topic of birds is a centerpiece of this story, but just below the surface, there's a commentary of what it means when the people in charge of things are perhaps less well-equipped than you might have thought.