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UNDER THE PLANTAIN LEAP 
feed the hungry larvae. Since you 
both do this, as well as I, you know 
just what work it means. Last 
night, as I was going home to my 
nest, I chanced to pass a butcher’s 
shop, and I said to myself: ‘Wow, 
to-morrow morning I will come here 
for my breakfast, as well as for the 
day’s food for my charges.’” 
“What in the world could you 
find to eat in a butcher’s shop?” 
asked the bee in surprise. 
The wasp buzzed away for a mo¬ 
ment or two. Then, turning to the 
ant, she said: 
“You who are so wise must know 
why I went to the butcher’s shop. 
It seems to puzzle Miss Apis, but I 
am sure it is perfectly clear to you.” 
