Tne CAMEL

 

“Mamma, see this ugly-looking animal.
What is its name ?” |

“Tt is not an ugly animal, dear, though
it certainly is not handsome. That is a
camel, or, as some people call him, a drom-
edary, and he is always kind and patient,
though he has to carry heavy loads a long
‘way over the hot sand.” :

“But see what big icet, mamma, and
broad knees, too, and what a queer-looking
head !”

“Yes, they are big feet: that is for wall
ing'in the sand, and his broad knees are to
help him kneel. You see, he is so tall, that
when his master wants to put the load on
his back, he has to bend his knees and
kneel down, or his master couldn't reach
him. Then what do you think he eats ?”

“Why, grass, I suppose, ame tay.
“No; the things he likes best are the