THE SPEECH OF MONKEYS. 85 



too obtuse to understand how reason actuates 

 to love and instinct to a mere attachment. I 

 cannot believe that in the essential and ultimate 

 nature of these passions there can be shown any 

 real difference. Whether it be reason or instinct 

 in man, the affections of the lower animals are 

 actuated by the same motives, governed by the 

 same conditions, and guided by the same reasons 

 as those of man. I shall not soon forget some 

 of. my monkey friends, and I am sure they will 

 not forget me ; for I see them sometimes after 

 months of absence, and they usually recognize 

 me at sight and show every sign of pleasure at 

 my return. 



