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The upper surface of the stratum of ice was perfectly smooth. Falconer selected one as differing widely from the rest, and pointed out that in certain characters it was allied to the living Kangaroo-rat, or Hypsiprymnus, ten species of which now inhabit the prairies and scrub-jungle of Australia, feeding on plants, and gnawing scratched-up roots. The plane of bedding in slate has nothing to do with the plane of cleavage. The best method of piling is one which permits the heated air to pass through the pile in a somewhat downward direction. The circular fabric made in this manner has to be cut up and joined together by some method to make a complete garment.