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the last two legs, on freeing which our astute little 

 enemy is busily occupied. But \vith the tw r o legs 

 on her upper side (as she stands in the illustration) 

 she has caught at the barley-stem, one foot being 

 firmly planted below the bend, and one above it. 

 This gives her a fine purchase to depend upon 



NO> I3.THE LAST PULL ; THE USE OF LEVERAGE. 



in her last wild blow for freedom. A long pull, 

 and a strong pull, and she has got what the 

 modern woman so ardently craves complete 

 emancipation ! The third pair of legs are out at 

 last ; she has all the world before her to wander 

 over and lay eggs in. 



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