There is a legend among zoo collectors, that the one to whom it is granted to catch a golden parrot, shall never die, but shall pass into a world where there are no zoos, and all the animals are friendly. You hold dearly to the parrot, who turns a wise and kind eye to look at you. The creature almost seems to be smiling. You hesitate, and then you slowly let the bird go. You are standing firm on the solid ground of a new place.