They would slip a pillow-case, furnished unconsciously by the college, under one corner of the box, turning it off the bottom board until a little opening was made into the bag.

The squirrel of course would jump in, and was grabbed and twisted until it was squeezed down to one corner.

Then his captors would get a firm grip on the back of his neck.

If the squirrel proved to be a young one, they would put on a collar and little chain, that they had always ready, and keep him to train for a pet.

Once Paul caught a gray squirrel kitten so small and young that he had to feed it on milk and crushed walnuts.