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SO thoroughly heated that it easily resists the shock, and 

 a brisk rubbing leaves one in a fine glow. 



My overalls are white, such as painters or masons 

 use. I do not enjoy being so conspicuous when I hap- 

 pen to be on the streets clad in white ; but I would rather 



Fig. /8. — Lifting off the Super 



be conspicuous than to be stung ; and I feel sure that I 

 do not get so man}- stings as I would with darker cloth- 

 ing. 



woman's bee-dress. 



My assistant is not dressed so coolly as I. Her de- 

 sire to keep her dress clean makes her warmer than she 



