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little creatures. His friend, accompanied by the monkey, 

 was in the habit of paying him a daily visit. One day 

 the little animal, having missed its master, concluded, as 

 it seemed, that he had gone to his house, and accordingly 

 came straight to it, taking a short cut over gardens, trees, and 

 thickets. This it had never done before ; they learned it, 

 however, from a neighbour who had observed its movements. 

 On arrivino' at Mr. Bates's house and not observino- its 

 master, it climbed to the top of the table, and sat with an 

 air of quiet resignation waiting for him. Shortly afterwards 

 he arrived, and the gladdened pet then jumped to its usual 

 perch on his shoulder. 



SAIMIRI CALLITHEIX TEETEE COLLARED TEETEE. 



There is another genus of light and graceful little monkeys, 

 known by the name of Callithrix, or '' beautiful hair." Among 

 them is the Saimiri, or teetee, of which there are several 

 species. The collared teetee is among the most attractive — 

 Callithrix torquatus. The general colour is a gTayish-olive, 

 the limbs looking as if washed with a rich golden hue. The 

 ears are white, and the body whitish-gi^ay. The tip of the 

 long tail is black. 



They are very engaging little creatures, and possess an in- 

 telligence which makes them the most attractive of their race. 

 Their temper, too, is amiable, and they are never known to 

 get into a passion. Their countenances express almost an 

 infantine innocence, and this exhibits itself especially when 

 the creatures are alarmed. Tears fill their hazel eyes ; and, 

 with imploring gestures, they seem to claim the protection 

 of their human friends. They have also a curious habit of 

 watching the lips of those who address them, as if they could 



