III. 



KOKO'S INTELLIGENCE. 



The intelligence of the lemur was notable. 

 He knew his own blankets instantly, wherever he 

 saw them, and was quite positive that no one 

 had a right to touch them ; he learned his name 

 readily, always answered when spoken to, and 

 came at a call like a dog, which animals of his 

 sort rarely do. He also knew his own box, his 

 chosen seats, his place before the fire, and in- 

 sisted that they should not be used by others. 

 In pictures he recognized a bird, tried to snatch 

 it out of the paper, as he did also any figures 

 that looked like insects. He disapproved of 

 change, complained when I closed the shutters, 

 and looked askance at me when I put on a dif- 

 ferent dress. He knew with perfect certainty 

 who would let him out of the cage and who 

 would not ; one of the gentlemen of the house 

 might sit in the parlor all day, and, except for 

 keeping an eye on him, the little beast made no 

 sign ; but let either of his mistresses enter, and 

 he was excited at once, weaving, grunting, and 

 demanding that the door be opened. He under- 

 stood at once, too, when forbidden to do any- 

 thing. 



