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her young till they are able to take care 
of themselves. 
Lucy. Oh, mamma, it should be called 
the water opossum. Do not you remember 
among the prints in Bewick's Quadrupeds, 
the little creatures hiding in their mother's 
pouch ? 
Mother. Yes, I do; and I am very 
glad to find that you can so quickly re- 
collect, and apply, the knowledge you 
have obtained. This animal has been 
lately discovered by Dr. Leach ; it is 
placed among tbe Crustacea, and named 
by him jpraunus Jlexuosus. You have 
now had enough of crabs and lobsters, 
so go and take your walk. 
