SPIDERS. 
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“ feather stitching ” arranged in a square, to give firm hold 
to the feet of the spider, which always rests with her eight 
legs extended in four pairs, like a Roman cross. The 
unlucky insect which once touches her net has a poor 
“just glowrin’ frae him.” 
chance of escape. She makes no attempt to seize it, but 
simply fastens an end of silk to its body, and then spins 
it round with her hind legs at such a rate that, in a few 
seconds, it is as neatly done up as a reel of Taylor’s 
