Just over a year ago, Chippi came to see us at Canaote with her mistress. She is a lady howler of approximately three years of age. She was then of outstanding appearance but it took us a suprisingly long time to say why. Then it became obvious, she had no beard.  Well she has grown. She is unusually tall in fact. Very domesticated and absolutely trusting and lovely. She came back to see us two days ago. The owner's mother, who gets the job of looking after her when the daughter is at university, has developed a problem with her shoulder. The doctor tells her it is caused by Chippi sitting on her shoulder for many hours each day. Yes you guessed it they are asking if she can come here to live. We are thinking about it. The social organisation has to be just right, in particular where Sophie is concerned. Anyway we will keep you up to date. I'll let you know what we decide.