"Don't say 'poor fellow' about a wolf," said Norton.
"Why not? He is only an animal."
"He is a wicked animal."
"Why Norton, he don't know any better than to be wicked. Do you think some animals are really worse than others?"
"I'm certain of it," said Norton.
"But they only do what it is their nature to do."
"Yes, and different animals have different natures. Now look at that wolf's eyes; see what cruel, sly, bad eyes they are. Think what beautiful eyes a horse has; a good horse."
"And sheep have beautiful eyes," said Matilda.
"And pigs have little, ugly, dirty eyes; mean and wicked too. You need not laugh; it is true."
"I don't know how pigs' eyes look," said Matilda. "But it is very curious. For of course they do not know any better; so how should they be wicked? Those tigers, they looked as if they hadn't any heart at all. Don't you think a dog has a heart, Norton?"