The Mighty Deep 



would suggest the same line of conduct. The 

 folly of recklessly slaying the rising generation is 

 beginning to be apparent. Already the supply of 

 whales threatens to run short. 



Although one may speak of " little ones," and 

 although they are genuinely " little," compared 

 with grown-up specimens, one must not be led 

 astray by the term. One very young baby- 

 whale, when measured, was found to be about 

 twenty feet long. A fine strapping infant ! 



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