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 of that young Otter pop out of his head. He was so surprised that for a full minute he couldn't find his tongue.

Little Joe Otter's eyes twinkled more than ever. "Well, son," said he, "what did you see?"

"I saw your fish disappear," gasped the young Otter. "Now I know where my fish went to. Do you see that little white heap over there that looks like snow?"

Little Joe Otter laughed right out. "Certainly I see it," said he. "I saw it as soon as we came over here. I saw it and I knew what it was. That is Whitey the Snowy Owl, who has come down from the Far North. He is very fond of fish. I guessed right away who