monkey orchid

I had no way of knowing—or even asking—if they had mistaken this monkey-faced avatar for me.

But the greatest danger I ever underwent in that kingdom was from a monkey, who belonged to one of the clerks of the kitchen.

So when Yung Pak's father made him a present of a monkey—a real monkey—alive—he just danced with glee.

After a little while Yung Pak got used to these "monkey shines," and he knew that his pet would not stay away long after mealtime.

And here M. Barbiche suddenly threw himself into the attitude of an enraged and aggressive monkey.

Every night when he goes to bed, the monkey curls himself up by his side and lies there till morning.