THE CUTTING-ANT OF TEXAS. 



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FIG. 79. — MOUND NEST OF CUTTING-ANT. 



cast off her gaudy ornaments, Ave 

 will not say that the queen bee 

 who adheres to her wings is without 

 natural, becoming and industrious Avays. My plain 

 bonnet suits me very well, Abby, but perhaps it might 

 not be so becoming to thy beauty. Though, I think 

 thee would make a very pretty Quakeress, too !" she 

 added, with a pleasant smile, and kindly glanced at the 

 blushing Schoolma'am. 



We cordially enjoyed this good-humored sally, and 



