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home that we have had to build 
another,” the wasp went on. 
“But you must remember, Miss 
Wasp,” said the bee, “that you have 
a very bad reputation, and that may 
be the reason you have so many en¬ 
emies.” 
“Well, -I can assure you we lived 
up to our reputation that day. We 
sent more than one of ‘the noblest 
creatures on earth ’ away howling 
with pain.” 
“Which was, of course, very poor 
policy, since it only increased the 
hatred people feel for you.” 
“But how strange it is that 
no one seems to remember we do 
no harm to anyone if we are 
not disturbed! I am sure none of 
