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the male instantly quits the enemy, falls 
upon her, and beats her against the stones 
till he leaves her for dead. As soon as she 
recovers she crawls to his feet and bedews 
them with her tears, while he keeps stalking 
about in the most insolent manner; but if 
the cub be carried off he melts likewise, 
sheds tears, and shows every mark of deep 
sorrow.” 
“ I should think he might better take it 
himself, if he is so very fond of it,” remarked 
Sidney, “instead of beating his poor wife.” 
“ He is not sufficiently civilized for that,” 
said Miss Winston. “You may observe it 
to be the case among savages in general 
that the women do all the work; and it is 
only as he advances in civilization that the 
man takes his true place as support and 
provider.” 
“ And is that all, aunt ? Cannot we have 
a little more?” 
“ That must be all, Sidney.” 
“Well,” said Annie, “I had no idea that 
animals could be made so interesting. I 
am sure we are all very much obliged to 
you, aunt.” 
“ When you come to make Natural His- 
