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that she takes it along with her everywhere until it is 

 about two months old. On account of their diet the fruit- 

 eating bats are easier to keep in captivity than are insecti- 

 vorous ones. Horrible to relate, some natives eat the flesh 

 of the bat, and a few bold spirits among Europeans have 

 sampled it, and declare that the flesh is " well flavoured 

 and delicate." I am prepared to accept their verdict with- 

 out putting it to the test. 



