The next morning as Sylvia was pouring out her morning coffee by the sink, Carlos flew in and sipped the sugar water at the feeder.

"Hi pretty bird," said Sylvia. She waited. Maybe he was above such simple talk, she thought, and said, "Is that sweet enough for you?" She waited for a few minutes.

Sylvia sighed, picked up her cup and started over to sit down at the table.

"Yes, thank you. It's very good," said Carlos.