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twisting it, and interweaving it in a very curious 
manner. 
34 The Spider is very attentive to its web, and 
often cleans away the dust, by shaking the whole 
with its paws. If it is partly destroyed, he patiently 
sets to work repairing it, and always appears very 
careful not to give himself up blindly to passion, or to 
take any step that might prove fatal. 
THE WASP. 
35. Of this troublesome insect there are several 
varieties. The one which is most common is well 
known from the very small connexion which unites 
the two parts of its body. Its legs are yellow ; and 
the whole tribe are noted for their propensity to 
sting. 
THE SCORPION. 
36. The Scorpion somewhat resembles a lobster. 
What is said about the Wasp ? 
