. Toby Tyler : or, Ten weeks with a circus . ide of thedying monkey, he gathered him close to his breast, regard-less of the blood that poured over him, and stroking ten-derly the little head that had nestled so often in his bosom, •/ 9 said, over and over again, as the monkey uttered shortmoans of agony, Who could have been so cruel? — whocould have been so cruel ? Tobys tears ran like rain down his face, and he kissedhis dying pet again and again, as if he would take all thepain to himself. Oh, if you could only speak to me! he cried, as hetook one of the poor monkeys paws in his hand, and,f
. Toby Tyler : or, Ten weeks with a circus . ide of thedying monkey, he gathered him close to his breast, regard-less of the blood that poured over him, and stroking ten-derly the little head that had nestled so often in his bosom, •/ 9 said, over and over again, as the monkey uttered shortmoans of agony, Who could have been so cruel? — whocould have been so cruel ? Tobys tears ran like rain down his face, and he kissedhis dying pet again and again, as if he would take all thepain to himself. Oh, if you could only speak to me! he cried, as hetook one of the poor monkeys paws in his hand, and,finding that it was growing cold with the chill of death,put it on his neck to warm it. How I love you, ! An now youre goin to die an leave me! Oh,if I hadnt spoken cross to YOU yesterday, an if I hadnt v \J *J 7 amost choked you the day that we went to the skeletonsto dinner! Forgive me for ever bein bad to you, wontyou, Mr. Stubbs? As the monkeys groans increased in number but dimin- •^•-rV/- ; \ f-• v te^ ; i Ki £Ju_ ^. i. HOW I LOVE YOU, MR. STUBBS ! Ten Weeks with a Circus. 2 51 ished in force Toby ran to the brook, filled his hands withwater, and held it to the poor animals mouth. He lapped the water quickly, and looked up with a hu-man look of gratitude in his eyes, as if thanking his masterfor that much relief. Then Toby tried to wash the bloodfrom his breast; but it flowed quite as fast as he couldwash it away, and he ceased his efforts in that direction,and paid every attention to making his friend and petmore comfortable. He took off his jacket and laid it onthe ground for the monkey to lie upon; picked a quantityof large green leaves as a cooling rest for his head, andthen sat by his side, holding his paws, and talking to himwith the most tender words his lips—quivering with sorrowas they were—could fashion. 252 Toby Tyler; or,
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