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THE SWAN AND HER CREW. 



the almost boundless advantages which follow the study to all. 

 You will of course clearly see that my aim in writing this book 

 is not merely to amuse, but to teach you some of the wonders 

 which lie ready for you to explore, and the delight of seeking 



SEA-WATKR AQUARIUM. 



and discovering those wonders. I do not, however, want to 

 moralize, because if I do you will skip my moralising, so I 

 will pull up in time and get on with my story. 



CHAPTER XXV. 



Making a Fern Case. Ferns. Harvest Mouse. Mole. 

 G rasses. 



Ladybird, 



FROM ten till four the boys were engaged with Mr. Meredith, 

 but they had a holiday on Saturday, and by rising early they 

 could gain so many of the fairest and most beautiful hours of 

 the day that lessons seemed but an interval between a long 

 morning and a long afternoon. They thus made plenty of 

 time for their numerous occupations. 



