A YOUNG NATURALIST. 



IS5 



" How do the termites manage to build their dwellings ? " 

 " The one we have just examined appeared to be formed of 

 earth, kneaded up with a kind of gum which the insect secretes. 

 In the subterranean passages of a termite's nest there are arches 

 which seem to be composed of morsels of wood stuck together 

 by some sticky matter. These insects are omnivorous, and, like 

 ants, take care to lay up abundant stores of provisions." 



We were now commencing to climb the mountain, and raising 

 my eyes aloft, I was glad to see our two companions already 

 seated by the fire. 



