. The life and habits of wild animals . mly behaviourand shows his astonishment in his countenance. Oh yes! we know all about it,you little thief, and your well-counterfeited expression of surprise has no effect onus ! The prominent cheeks, standing out on each side of the head, like well-filledbags, tell a tale of stealing at which no doubt he is an adept, and soon in a quietcorner by himself, safe from the inquisitive investigations of his fellows, or the moreabrupt overhauling of the stern old ruler above him, he will discuss to his greatsatisfaction the hidden contents of his pouches. Well
. The life and habits of wild animals . mly behaviourand shows his astonishment in his countenance. Oh yes! we know all about it,you little thief, and your well-counterfeited expression of surprise has no effect onus ! The prominent cheeks, standing out on each side of the head, like well-filledbags, tell a tale of stealing at which no doubt he is an adept, and soon in a quietcorner by himself, safe from the inquisitive investigations of his fellows, or the moreabrupt overhauling of the stern old ruler above him, he will discuss to his greatsatisfaction the hidden contents of his pouches. Well chosen is the place they have selected for their siesta. The warmrays of the sun that flood the limb with golden light, are tempered by the softbreeze that sways the leafy canopy stretched over them ; while perched high abovetheir prowling enemies, they may indulge in a feeling of security, most conducive torepose, and thus free from all molestation, pass peaceably the hours, in the waymost suitable for such a happy family. PLATE XIII. A HAPPY FAMILY, MATERNAL COURAGE.
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