ing out for a foothold. In 
a minute more its tip has 
brushed against a tall group 
of asters, and clings fast, the 
loose span sagging in the 
breeze, and as we turn our 
attention to the spider, 
we see that he has turned about, 
and is now " hauling in the slack," 
which he continues to do until the 
span is taut, when he anchors it 
firmly to the leaf, and without a 
