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FO UR— HAND JED FOLK, 



her clothes didn't fit close like her own; and, 

 altogether, what was the difference between a 

 baby and a monkey anyway. It was more than 

 curious, it was almost sad. One could hardly 

 help thinking that Gila was really making com- 

 parisons, and actually pondering causes in her 

 mind. 



The queer friends were extremely affectionate. 

 Having allowed Gila to take the child in her 

 arms, it was nearly impossible to get her out. 

 Fortunately Chiquita liked it. If she had not 

 been pleased and had objected, she might per- 

 haps have been bitten, and her mother always 

 dreaded it, for baby had a will of her own. 



Coaxing never had any effect on Gila, and at 

 any attempt to take the child she held on with 

 arms and legs and tail, which gave her a great 

 advantage over those who use arms alone. The 

 only way they could be separated was by strata- 

 gem. Something would be done to attract 

 Gila's attention, and Chiquita snatched away. 

 This proceeding did not please either of them, 

 and both screamed at the top of their voices. 



