FACTS ABOUT THE KALLIKAK FAMILY 81 



the old families ?" "There are not many old residents 



of B with whose history I am not familiar." Then 



followed a few cautious questions in regard to the Kal- 

 likak family which drew forth answers that soon con- 

 vinced the field worker she was on solid ground and 

 could advance without wasting time in needless pre- 

 cautions. At this juncture, the supper bell rang. In 

 the dining room the acquaintance of the host was 

 made. When the meal was over, the couple turned 

 their united attention to the problem put before them. 

 "Why," the host began, when he comprehended what 

 was wanted, "do you know that is the worst nest 

 you're getting into, in the whole country ? The moun- 

 tains back here are full of these people ; I can point out 

 to you where every one of them lives." Then he 

 turned to the table and began to sketch a map of the 

 mountain roads which must be followed next day. In 

 the midst of this he paused, as though an idea had come 

 to him, then he said hesitatingly, "You see, it's 

 really impossible for a stranger like you to find all these 

 people. Some of them live on obscure back roads that 

 you could hardly get at without a guide. Now, my 

 time is of no value, and if you will permit me, I will 

 gladly serve in that capacity myself." Needless to 

 say, his services were thankfully accepted, with the 



