8 DROPS OF WATER. 



have every reason to suppose, are by far the 

 most numerous of those beings possessing life. 

 The variety of form, the extraordinary construc- 

 tion, the rapid movement of some, the stationary 

 life of others, and many other peculiarities, will 

 prove subjects of interest and delight to the 

 thinking mind. The one idea that a single drop 

 of water may afford amusement, and excite asto- 

 nishment for hours, to the investigator, is suffi- 

 cient proof of the wonderful powers of the Creator 

 in this minute portion of his works. These little 

 creatures prove quite fascinating ; and hour after 

 hour will be spent in watching their habits and 

 movements, till the powers of the student are ex- 

 hausted. A good microscope, in fact, opens a new 

 world to the possessor, a world of beings totally 



