The Opossum a 
’possum and de ’coon, for dey bofe is mighty good to 
eat.” 
While talking we were gradually making our way 
through the timber, and when we came to the edge 
of the clearing Uncle Robert called a halt. Immedi- 
ately before us was an old hollow apple tree. The 
boy nimbly climbed to the hollow. 
One glance was enough and he exclaimed, “‘O 
Lord, Uncle Robert, a ’possum!” 
The cavity was a shallow one, and I succeeded in 
making a photograph before the opossum was Te- 
moved from his snug nest. When removed he proved 
to be a large fat specimen, ‘‘’bout as good as down- 
South ’possum,” Uncle Robert declared. 
The old man thought as long as I was taking photo- 
graphs it would be proper for me to photograph ‘‘de 
‘possum and de coon togedder.” A good idea! 
