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UNDER THE PLANTAIN LEAF 
nothing to do but stand around and 
wish for something that they cannot 
have?” 
“They have work to do, of course, 
but they neglect it.” 
“ Well, I have no patience with 
things like that,” said the wasp, “and 
I am very glad I am not a human, 
but only a little brown wasp.” 
“That is right, Miss Yespa,” said 
the ant. “And now, since you are 
so well contented with this life of 
yours, tell us, please, about your day. 
Miss Apis and I are waiting impa¬ 
tiently to hear it.” 
