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were yellow and some purple, and there were 

 small red ones that had no long arms, but only 

 five corners. And we found white brittle-stars 

 under the stones, and a good many sea-urchins, 

 and whole beds of sea-anemones. 



And one of us looked off from a rock into deeper 

 water, and saw the bottom almost covered with 

 big purple urchins lying with their mouths all 

 downward. O, it is such fun to know what 

 things are when you see them. 



Yes; and you are far more likely to see them if 

 you are acquainted with them, first, for you know 

 where to look and what to expect. It is so on the 

 land, as well as by the sea. If you know the 

 flowers and the trees, and even the stones, you 

 will always have company, even if you are taking 

 a solitary walk. 



But let us see the new treasures you got this 

 morning. Pauline, we will look at yours first, to- 

 day, as you were last yesterday. What have you 

 in your jar? 



I have two little Crabs, that I found eating a 

 dead limpet. It was so funny to see them walk 

 up shyly and get large mouthfuls with their big 

 claws. And it was not easy to catch them, either, 

 for they can run like spiders. 



True; and they resemble spiders in several 



