m. 



THE CABINET. 



The next question that presents itself is : " How 

 shall I construct and arrange my cabinet ? " 



Several thinsrs are to be considered in cominof to a 

 decision on this point. 



QUALITIES NEEDED IN A CABINET. 



First, there is the matter of safety. Your eggs 

 must not be subject to accidents which will break or 

 disarrange them ; must not be eaten by mice, knocked 

 over by your dog or cat, or even handled by your 

 family or any one else in whose experience you have 

 not the utmost confidence. And just here let me 

 whisper to you, that when you are visiting a neighbor's 

 collection it is best not to touch a single specimen 

 until you are quite sure you have been permitted to 

 do so ; and to be exceedingly careful to return each 

 egg to the precise place from Avhich you have taken it. 

 You may save your friend much jealous anxiety by 



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