OUR NEAREST N E I G II B O R S 



in the dog-trot among the chrysanthemums and the jasmine tlu> 

 goldfish might think summer had come again. 



Although we have formed for ourselves an attractive social circle 

 among the inhabitants of our wild woods, we have by no means 

 made the acquaintance of all the neighbors. We trust that our 

 discreet conduct and recognition of their rights and privileges nia\ 

 in time lead to that complete understanding which is the foundation 

 of true friendship. For no living organism in this small domain 

 of ours is too insignificant to awaken our wondering awe as we 

 perceive, little by little, the habits and daily life of all the creatures 

 about us. and marvel greatly at their variety and beauty. 



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