THE DEER 
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eluding those called the white tail, the mule deer, the 
elk, and even the moose. 
When breakfast was over Virginia and Buck asked 
Uncle Ely dozens of questions. Finally Ginger asked, 
“Will we see any more wild Americans, Uncle Ely? 
I mean, any more as pretty as the tan beauties?” 
Uncle Ely smiled at her. 
“Tan beauties! That's a good name for them,” he 
said. “Yes, we shall see many others. None will be 
more beautiful than the deer, but some will be even 
more interesting. I promise you that this will be an 
adventure tour.” 
“Oh, good!” exclaimed Buck. “Adventures!” 
