rly, which
seemed to surprise Pippity not a little.

The next time I went down, the same thing happened again; and so on for
a number of times.

Once, after taking up my basket and starting for home, I noticed a
little monkey (I thought it was the very one that had so kindly thrown
me the cocoa-nuts) following me at some distance. The next trip I made,
this occurred again, and this time the monkey kept following me nearer
and nearer, until, finally, I heard at my heels a slight squeal, and on
looking around there was the little creature.

"Why, monkey!" I exclaimed, "what in the world do you want?"

He stood there, trembling somewhat, I thought; but quickly he leaped on
my back, and put his arms around my neck. I was a little frightened, at
first; but, taking hold of his hands, I gently loosened his hold and
brought him around in front of me, when, holding him out to view, I saw
a scar on his shoulder.

"Oh! it's you, is it?" I cried. "Then it's you who have been throwing me
the cocoa-nuts all this time. It's plain you haven't forgotten a favor."
I set him on the ground. "Go, join your comrades, and, whenever you feel
disposed to throw me cocoa-nuts, I shall always accept the kindness as
a very great favor."

But monkey wouldn't go and join his comrades, and persisted in following
me. I did not want to speak unkind words or use harsh measures toward
him, although I tried everything I could think of to induce him to leave
me; but all my efforts to get rid of him failed. He followed me home.

Pippity was a little surprised to see two individuals instead of one
approaching, and eyed the stranger with much curiosity.

After we had partaken of refreshments, I addressed our guest in the
following words:

"Monkey, since you have followed me, and seem inclined to join our
society, I shall not object to your remaining, provided you behave
yourself properly; and I have no doubt that my worthy friend to whom I
have had the high honor of introducing you, will heartily second me in
any effort looking toward your comfort and general well-being. You may
make this your home, if it so pleases you. If you want to leave us
to-morrow, go. If you would like to remain with us until death shall us
three part, you are welcome."

I was curious to see how Pippity would treat the new-comer. It was to be
expected that he would show some signs of jealousy, but his was a noble
nature, and scorned to descend to such mean conduct. He and t