ccompanied by the monkey, was in the habit of
paying him a daily visit. One day the little animal, having missed its
master, concluded, as it seemed, that he had gone to his house, and
accordingly came straight to it, taking a short cut over gardens, trees,
and thickets. This it had never done before; they learned it, however,
from a neighbour who had observed its movements. On arriving at Mr
Bates's house and not observing its master, it climbed to the top of the
table, and sat with an air of quiet resignation waiting for him.
Shortly afterwards he arrived, and the gladdened pet then jumped to its
usual perch on his shoulder.

SAIMIBI--CALLITHRIX--TEETEE--COLLARED TEETEE.

There is another genus of light and graceful little monkeys, known by
the name of Callithrix, or "beautiful hair." Among them is the Saimiri,
or teetee, of which there are several species. The collared teetee is
among the most attractive--Callithrix torquatus. The general colour is
a greyish-olive, the limbs looking as if washed with a rich golden hue.
The ears are white, and the body whitish-grey. The tip of the long tail
is black.

They are very engaging little creatures, and possess an intelligence
which makes them the most attractive of their race. Their temper, too,
is amiable, and they are never known to get into a passion. Their
countenances express almost an infantine innocence, and this exhibits
itself especially when the creatures are alarmed. Tears fill their
hazel eyes; and, with imploring gestures, they seem to claim the
protection of their human friends. They have also a curious habit of
watching the lips of those who address them, as if they could understand
what is spoken; and apparently wishing the better to comprehend their
master, they will place their fingers on his lips in the most
attractive, confiding way.

The creature's long tail possesses no prehensile power, but it appears
to use it as a lady does a boa,--coiling it round its body to keep
itself warm.

NIGHT APES, OR DOUROUCOULI.

When travelling through some parts of the Amazonian forests, and looking
up into an ancient tree, a number of little striped faces crowding a
hole in the trunk may suddenly be seen gazing inquisitively down at the
intruder who has disturbed their noonday sleep. These are Nyctipitheci,
or night apes, which the Indians call _ei-a_, and are named also
Douroucouli. Sleeping soundly during the day in some dark hollow, out
of harm's