The Eumenes 



midst of the live provisions. Neither of 

 them was able to thrive when brought into 

 direct contact with the dangerous game. 



If any one of my readers, to whom I ap- 

 pealed just now, has thought out something 

 better than the Eumenes' invention, I beg 

 that he will let me know, for there is a 

 curious parallel to be drawn between the 

 inspirations of reason and those of instinct. 



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