JUMHO AND TOUNG TALOUNG. 



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"Those creatures are more often found in the groves and large forests than in 

 the jungles," said Mr. Godkin, " and I hardly expected when the report of your gun 

 awakened me that it was a cheetah you had shot." 



" I tell you, Mr. Godkin, a fellow has got to keep his wits about him in this part 

 of the world." 





ELK. 



"It does look that way ; and, in fact, I don't know any part of this sphere 

 where it is safe to do otherwise." 



" This is a good enough country to hunt and spend a few months in, but after 

 I have gathered all the curiosities I can with your help, of course I shall be 

 glad to get back to the United States, the most blessed and glorious place in the 

 wide world." 



