z 52 TWO YOUNG NATURALISTS. 



at hand were the outskirts of the forest of Touques, 

 with its lofty trees, which apparently extended their 

 waves of foliage without interruption as far as the 

 horizon. The keeper proposed a stroll in the wood. 



" Are you still making a collection of insects ? " he 

 added, turning to Leon. 



And as the latter signified an affirmative 

 " Ah, well, I know a spot. I have in fact made 

 certain arrangements. But come along, I think you 

 will not be disappointed." 



