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clothes had to be boiled so hard they were no more use, 

 and Quick tried to get away from himself for almost 

 two weeks." 



" Oh, yes, I do. Mammals must have a great many 

 shapes. Doctor," continued Rap, thoughtfully. "How 

 are they made into families ? — the same way as 

 birds ? " 



" In very much the same way. To-night, after sup- 

 per, I will draw you a picture of a part of this wonder- 

 ful animal tree, and tell you the names of some of its 

 branches, and perhaps you will remember a few of them. 

 I do not wisli to bother you with long words, but there 

 are a few that you must learn. 



" The history of this animal tree is the most inter- 

 esting story in the world, and the Wise Men call it 

 Zoology, after two Greek words that mean the 

 'history of animal life.' " 



" Then that is the reason why an out-door menag- 

 erie is called a Zo-o-logical Garden," said Nat, stum- 

 bling a trifle over the word. " Daddy was reading to 

 mother about such a beautiful garden for wild animals 

 that is going to be made near New York, — the very 

 biggest in the world, — so that every one in America 

 can see how the animals live. Perhaps we can go 

 there some day and see all the Mammals." 



"Daisy gives milk, so I am very sure I know one 

 Mammal anyway," said Dodo, Avho was growing a little 

 tired. " Oh ! oh ! " she cried, suddenly jumping off 

 the fence. "The sun is going down pop. I never 

 noticed it, and Rod said I might help milk to-night. 

 He's taking the cows in now. Won't you come and 

 see me do it, Uncle Roy ? " 



