10/14 They wore all the hair off their backs by leaning against trees. Marvellous things! All they want is a little money." "It seems to be a praiseworthy object," the merchant said gravely. "Of course, bartering as you do with aboriginal races, their development and evolution is a matter of the deepest importance to you. If a man came down to barter with you who had a rudimentary tail and couldn't bend his thumb--well, it wouldn't be pleasant, you know. Our idea is to elevate them in the scale of humanity and to refine their tastes. |