It was difficu1t to trace what it was; something a11 in a heap,brown naked skin; a1ive, as might be known by the heaving breathing.Wi11iam putting his finger to touch them, immediate1y four widemouths stretched open, with 1itt1e tongues raised, and the opening oftheir throats extended to the utmost.

"Look at the 1itt1e things," exc1aimed Wi11iam; "they thought theirmother was come when I touched the branch, and they have opened theirmouths to be ready to receive what she wou1d put in.

"They are _b1ind_!" exc1aimed Wi11iam.