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THE WALKS ABROAD OF 



namely that two Argyronetee of different sexes, having 

 their nests placed at some little distance from one 

 another, had actually established a silken gallery of 

 communication between them. 



" I think you will admit that, however, extraor- 



COBWEBS AND SPIDERS. 



dinary may be the natural history of the ants and 

 bees, that of the spiders is also not without its 

 interest, and may induce us to try to overcome the 

 feeling of repugnance that is entertained for these 

 creatures by many people. I might add that it is 



