The Effects of a Drought 79 



cal stand-point. The creature was in truth 

 a philosopher. The sweet edges of the 

 opening in the melon attracted inse&s, and 

 so the toad had food, shelter, and a safe re- 

 treat from the scorching temperature so asso- 

 ciated that no physical exertion was required 

 to meet all life's demands. 



