This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1909. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XXX THE BUTTERFLIES CONCLUSION "Well of all the queer actions!" exclaimed Jerry as he reached the spot where the alligator was stretched out dead. "I think Noddy must be crazy!" They discussed the matter at some length and decided they had better tell the professor about it. They found the scientist tired out with his long and unsuccessful search for the rare butterfly. "Maybe Noddy's troubles have sent him temporarily out of his mind," said Mr. Snodgrass. "I think it is our duty to do what we can for him, even if he has, in the past, acted as the enemy of you boys. We'll go see him in the morning." They started off early the next day for Noddy's camp. As they approached they saw the youth standing in the same place he had occupied the previous day. "Hey, Noddy!" called Jerry when still some distance away from him. "The wind is blowing the wrong way. He NODDY GAVE ONE LOOK AT THE WBITHING SAURIAN Page 244 can't hear you," remarked Mr. Snodgrass. "Try again." "Noddy! " called Jerry. Still Noddy did not turn his head. Then all three boys united in a chorus of shouts. The Cresville bully gave no indication of having heard them. "He's deaf!" exclaimed the professor, and this view of the matter was confirmed a moment later when Ned, having touched Noddy on the shoulder, was confronted by a very much surprised youth. Jerry, Bob and Mr. Snodgrass joined Ned at Noddy's side. The latter looking in wonderment from one to the other, took out a piece of paper and a pencil and, handing them to Jerry, said: "I am totally deaf. I ate some queer kind of red berries and I've lost my hearing. You'll have to write out your questions for me." "What are you doing here? " wrote Jerry. "I'm camping here until I have that dispute over the cocoanut grove settled," Noddy replied ...
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