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A THIEF OF THE NIGHT. 



Both the youngsters assured me they never once dreamed about the enormous 

 boa-constrictor they had taken part in shooting, nor indeed could they recall that 

 their rest was disturbed by any visions at all. 



" Carl," said the Texan, when the two were entirely alone, " I want to come to 

 an understanding with you on one point." 



" It shall not be my fault if we do not." 



" You know the boys have set their hearts on making a visit to the Gaboon 

 country, for chimpanzees and gorillas." 



MEN HUNTING THE EMU. 



4< There can't be and doubt of their wishes on that point, nor," added the director, 

 *' of yours." 



" Well, I'm free to say that I feel a good deal as they do; what I want to know, 

 is whatj'tfw think about it, for it is yours to decide." 



" If we are as fortunate as I hope to be, I shall arrange to go upon a gorilla 

 hunt." 



" How will you fix it ? " 



" Well, after we have captured all that we can get in this part of the world, I'll 

 start the train for Port Natal." 



" Will all of us go with it ? " 



