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“Well, yon might be in a worse 
place, and in worse company, too,” 
said the ant in her most friendly 
tone. 
“Perhaps,” suggested the wasp, “I’d 
better fetch the dragon-fly, to sew 
you up. I have heard that he does 
very fine needle-work.” 
“Nonsense!” exclaimed the ant. 
“That is just some of that chattering 
cricket’s idle talk. The dragon-fly can 
sew no more than I can, who cannot 
sew at all. But, Miss Bee, if there is 
anything that I can do for you, I will 
do it gladly.” 
“Oh, no,” said the bee, “there is 
nothing that can be done for me, al¬ 
though I thank you both very much 
for your offers.” 
