"There, Polly, bring him a little nearer. I don't want him on my shoulder, you know," Jasper was saying.
"Oh, don't you?" said Ben. "I thought he was all right up there."
"Let me take the chain," said Jasper, paying no attention to Ben.
"Oh, Jasper, I'm afraid you're not strong enough," said Polly, fearfully. "Hadn't I better hold it?"
"Oh, I'm strong enough," said Jasper.
So Polly, although with many misgivings, handed the chain to Jasper, who pretty soon had the monkey on his knee, examining all his fine points, and becoming acquainted with his exceedingly expressive countenance.
"Now, isn't he a dear?" cried Polly, dancing in front of Jasper's chair, and regarding the new pet with affection.
"He certainly is," said Jasper, making Jocko give him his paw, then teaching him to feel in his pockets.
"Oh, Polly, get me a lump of sugar, do; there on the tray." So Polly ran to the little silver bowl and came back with two sweet blocks in her hand.
At sight of them Jocko gave a greedy little cry and tried to spring off from Jasper's lap.