Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 185
or they are lackingin those ennobling characteristics thatmany of natures creatures have, thestudy of which helps to develop andstrengthen our best natures. Their feed-ing habits are very cruel, and there isabsolutely no evidence of appreciationof care and kindness, such as is plainlyshown by many… … THE SNAKE TO SHED ITS OLD, DRY SK Taking the big snake out of the box, carefully,so as not to irritate it, I told the children tobe very quiet and watch me help the snakeshed its old, dry skin. Placing it on the floorof the den very gently, I carefully loosenedthe old skin about the snakes jaws,…
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