CURIOUS MESSMATES 85 



upon the leaves of a mulberry tree, and upon whose 

 back reposed a smaller and different species of 

 caterpillar. That the peculiar situation selected 

 by the latter was the result of deliberate choice 

 on its part is proved by the fact that, on being 

 removed from the person of its larger relative, the 

 creature immediately made its way back again, 

 clambered upon the body of its chosen companion 

 and ensconced itself amidst the shelter of its 

 protector's hairy armament. 



