98 LIFE IN THE INSECT WORLD. 



When the cricket is ready to lay its eggs, it 

 makes a little hollow in the ground, places them 

 in it, and covers them lightly with earth, suf- 

 ficient to conceal them from observation, but 

 not enough to prevent them from receiving the 

 benefit of the sun's warmth, as it has been 

 wisely taught that heat is necessary to hatch 

 them. But we have talked quite long enough ; 

 so farewell. 



