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on them. After enjoying this sport, he would 

 lower himself by his paws from one limb to an- 

 other, like a monkey, and drop to the ground. 



In July, when eighteen months old, he weighed 

 eighty-five pounds and, standing on his hind-legs, 

 measured four feet, six inches. We could almost 

 see him grow and his appetite was growing 

 too. As summer came on, he began to develop a 

 liking for fruit and vegetables. Bananas were in 

 special favor ; one day he ate six of them and then 

 whined for more. Carrots, turnips, and parsnips 

 also were considered as delicacies by him. Though 

 it was against the rules, he liked to get into the 

 garden and dig them for himself. 



One morning we found Bruno in the middle of 

 the tomato patch, thoroughly enjoying a feast of 

 the red ripe fruit. A friend who was visiting me 

 volunteered to drive the marauder away from his 

 plunder, but the bear was stubborn and defiantly 

 stood his ground. Suddenly a well-aimed hard 

 green tomato landed with a thud on the side of his 

 head. The effect of this successful shot was start- 

 ling the robber left his booty and, making a 

 rapid advance upon his assailant, drove him out of 

 the garden and pursued him down into the 

 meadow. Here, the day being warm and his temper 

 having abated, Bruno gave up the chase. Then, 

 with Foxy's help, I escorted him back to his cage. 



