THE BUTTERFLY HUNTERS. IO5 



They almost forgot the boating on the pond, which was 

 to take place first. But to Frank this last was an occasion 

 of great importance, partly because his Darning-needle, as 

 he called it, had been the means of bringing it about. 

 "One more lesson, and then hurrah for the Dragon-FHes ! " 

 said he, as the boys parted for the night. 



