Chapter II: To the Teacher

This herding and driving of turkeys to market is common in other
sections of the country, particularly in Kentucky. I have told
the story (as told to me by one who saw the flock) in order to
bring out the force of instinct and habit, and the unreasoning
nature of the animal mind as compared with man’s.

FOR THE PUPIL

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_Shepherd-dog:_ Only a well-trained dog would do, for turkeys
are very timid and greatly afraid of a strange dog.

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_Black Creek_: a local name; not in the Geography.

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_a chorus of answering gobbles:_ Turkeys will follow their
leader. It was this habit or trait that the boys now made use
of.