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tea, though it was by no means a total abstainer 

 on principle,, as it never missed a chance, if it 

 saw one, of helping itself to either beer, wine, or 

 spirits, though it was perfectly conscious that this 

 was against rules and would meet with prompt 

 punishment. This little beast, which was certainly 

 among the most charming of its race, eventually, 

 like most of its fellows in this country, fell a victim 

 to the cold. All lemurs are particularly fond of 

 anything sweet, and there is no quicker way to 

 their affections than giving them pieces of sugar, 

 or raisins, or perhaps their greatest treat lumps 

 of " Turkish delight"; but they do not, contrary 

 to the ideas of many visitors to the Zoo, care for 

 nuts. 



