THE SMALLEST AND PRETTIEST OP MICE. 1G3 



has never taken to living in kitchen drains and in 

 slums, as have his larger cousins, but is country bred 

 — make him a very lovable and interesting pet. 



He is wonderfully lively and active, and is seldom 

 quiet except when asleep, or sitting up like a little 



Nest of the field mouse. 



man washing his funny wee face, or eating a kernel 

 of corn, which is almost large enough to serve him 

 for a meal. 



