THE ANIMAL TREE 19 



clotlies liad to be boiled so hard they were no more use, 

 and Quick tried to get away from himself for almost 

 two weeks." 



" Oh, yes, I do. Mammals must have a great many 

 shapes. Doctor," continued Rap, thoughtfully. "How 

 are they made into families ? — the same way as 

 birds ? " 



" I]i very much the same way. To-night, after sup- 

 per, I will draw you a picture of a part of this wonder- 

 ful animal tree, and tell you the names of some of its 

 branches, and perhaps j^ou will remember a few of them. 

 I do not wish to bother you with long words, but there 

 are a few that 3'ou must learn. 



" The history of this animal tree is the most inter- 

 esting story in the world, and the Wise INIen call it 

 Zoology, after two Greek words that mean the 

 'history of animal life.'" 



'' Then, that is the reason why an out-door menag- 

 erie is called a Zo-o-logical Garden," said Nat, stum- 

 bling a trifle over the word. " Daddy was reading to 

 mother about such a beautiful garden for wild animals 

 that is going to be made near New York, — the very 

 biggest in the world, — so that every one in America 

 can see how the animals live. Perhaps we can go 

 there some day and see all the Mammals." 



" Daisy gives milk, so I am very sure I know one 

 Mammal anyway," said Dodo, who was growing a little 

 tired. '' Oh ! oh ! " she cried, suddenly jumping off 

 the fence. '' The sun is going down pop. I never 

 noticed it, and Rod said I might help milk to-night. 

 He's taking the cows in now. Won't you come and 

 see me do it. Uncle Roy ? " 



