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a good one when so many of them settle upon the 

 same mate. In fact, the theory makes polygamy 

 a feminine invention. It shows the feminines so 

 determined to ,have the best that they sink every 

 other consideration. /They would rather have a 

 twelfth share of the best than a monopoly of 

 a second-rater. <But the facts of the deer forest 

 suggest that ,if the ladies of the herd had their 

 own way <they would spread their favours much 

 better, and, instead of crowding upon the best 

 fighter, would show their appreciation of other 

 qualities. 



