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The Ouken's Winter Sleep. 



This qwen-wasp in autumn di^^covored what slio considered a suitable plac- hi which to pass the winter undisturl.ed. Tak ni; a firm gnp 

 with her jaws upon tlip-tlireads of a netted curtain, she furled tier wings and packed them closely to her sides ; disengas-d her f<'ef, and 

 folded her legs in front. Then locking her jaws, she depcnd,-d solely upon them for support, and so hung, to all appearance hfeless, 

 throughout the winter. 



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