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just above the basin. The place being invincible from 

 below, ' they attacked it from above ; then, having 

 entered the basin, and not being able to get out again, 

 they have calmly awaited the turn of events." 

 The good doctor laughed most heartily. 



ANT-LION IN ITS PIT : THE BORN ENEMY OF ANTS. 



" So that it is I that am out-generaled ; it is I, an 

 educated, certificated medallist, that am duped by 

 these impertinent Hymenoptera ! After this, one may 

 well boast of being a man, and of passing as a learned 

 one ! However," he added, with an air of consoling 



