Question

The “fine bird” referred to in “How I Edited an Agricultural Paper” is —​

Answer 1

Explanation:

did not take temporary editorship of an agricultural paper without misgivings. Neither would a landsman take command of a ship without misgivings. But I was in circumstances that made the salary an object. The regular editor of the paper was going off for a holiday, and I accepted the terms he offered, and took his place.