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destroyed ; but if the nest contains turtle's 

 eggs, if fresh, they are also taken ; but if 

 not, they are very carefully covered up again 

 and the sand smoothed over, both of which 

 proceedings are very considerate for Indians. 

 An alligator"'s egg is strong and nauseous, 

 but turtle eggs are very delicate. 



