CHAPTER II. To the Teacher

TO THE TEACHER

This herding and driving of turkeys to market is common in other sections of the country, particularly in Kentucky. I have told the story (as told to me by one who saw the flock) in order to bring out the force of instinct and habit, and the unreasoning nature of the animal mind as compared with man’s.

FOR THE PUPIL

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Shepherd-dog: Only a well-trained dog would do, for turkeys are very timid and greatly afraid of a strange dog.

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Black Creek: a local name; not in the Geography.

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a chorus of answering gobbles: Turkeys will follow their leader. It was this habit or trait that the boys now made use of.