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118 visit to the Penguin, lie considered it advisable that I should be accompanied by two persons from Atazatlan to act as guides. He did not know the exact position of the vessel himself, but was of the opinion that there was a better route than the one by which I came. However, it would be necessary to consult Yondozi, the principal geographer, in the matter. He would not be in his Atazatlan studio at present; however, he had an idea as to his whereabouts, and would send for him at once. He then took a card, and having written something on it, gave it to an attendant. He now inquired what I intended to do with the Penguin.

I replied, "Nothing; but leave her where she was."

He said the Government were willing to purchase her from me, with a view to exhibit her in one of their museums; that is, if they could manage to get her to Atazatlan.

I said that I would not sell her, but that I would be very much pleased to present her as a gift to the Government.

He accepted, and expressed a hope that I would ere long have the pleasure of seeing her anchored safely in the principal museum of their capital.

We now left the dining hall and went into a