The Adventures of Toto

-- Ruskin Bond

Grandfather’s new acquisition

Grandfather bought Toto, a little red monkey, from a tonga-driver for five rupees. The tonga-driver used to keep the monkey tied to a feeding-trough and Grandfather decided to add him to his private zoo. Toto was a “pretty monkey” with bright mischievous eyes and pearly white teeth. His dried-up hands had quick, wicked fingers. His tail served as his third…