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HAZEL NUTS. 



Nuts^ however^ are difficult of digestion ; 

 and^ when eaten immoderately, often cause 

 alarming complaints. 



Nut-oil is much used in the arts, and also 

 in medicine. 



Nuts are a favourite food of squirrels, 

 which lay them up in their winter hoards, and 

 take care to pick out the best." 



^' Perhaps, Sir," said Harriet, these are 

 the ^ diminutive people,' you spoke of just 

 now?" 



Not exactly ; for the poor squirrels have 

 none but themselves to supply them with food ; 

 and nuts form the principal article of their 

 diet." 



And besides," said Harry, squirrels have 

 no governors nor tutors." 



I hope," said Mrs. Heathfield, rather 

 gravely, that no one will suppose such to 



