Foreword 



tain ceaseless war against insect parasites — 

 or perish. 



4th. In the nut forests of America, prac- 

 tically every tree was planted by the Gray- 

 squirrel, or its kin. No squirrels, no nut- 

 trees. 



These are the motive thoughts behind my 

 woodland novel. I hope I have presented 

 them convincingly ; if not, I hope at least 

 you have been entertained by the romance. 



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