I should think you would love these dear little creatures, and pet and protect them.

They are what make country life pleasant.

I wouldn't give a fig for your pretty woods if there were no living things to be seen there." This was an aspect of the situation the boys had never before considered.

They did not realize that to a lover of nature the humblest form of animal life is interesting.

Did other people really prize squirrels and frogs and lightning bugs and such things?
Just at this moment the teacher entered, and the crestfallen pupils busied themselves in gathering up the scattered books and other articles used in storming the squirrel.
"My young visitor is quite shocked by such an exhibition of cruelty," said Miss Harper, when she had learned how matters stood.