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observation. The subject, in its present state, borders too 

 nearly upon the marvellous — is too much opposed to our 

 present knowledge of the history of the wasp, to make any 

 converts to the theory. Let it be however remembered, 

 that some of the greatest wonders are now in daily operation 

 around us, and that they have ceased to excite our astonish- 

 ment, solely because we are become familiarized with them. 



