Then the Professor explained that all fruit, as well as vegetables, had the same taste, and that they took out only that part and left the other.
"But what is this white liquid which you use in the new drink?"
"It is called 'cream,' and the cream is made from milk?"
"And what is milk made of?"
"It is taken from cows, a large animal, that people raise for that purpose."
As there was nothing on the island that was as large as a cow, or that resembled it in any manner, the Chief's curiosity was unbounded.
"I would like to see the animal from which this was obtained."
"But we have no animal with us."
"Then it never spoils?"
"Oh, yes, it will quickly grow sour and unpleasant if allowed to remain in a warm place."