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NOSES 



When we come to the beasts we find the right 

 conditions at last for the growth of the nose. Take 

 the horse for an example of the average beast 

 without idiosyncrasy. Its profile is nearly a straight 



A BOLD ATTEMPT TO GROW IN THE CASE OF A TAPIR 



line from the crown to the nostrils, beyond which it 

 slopes downwards to the lips. The skin of this 

 part is soft and smooth, without hair, and the horse 

 dearly loves to have it fondled. The sense of touch 



