MISS VESPA’S DAY 
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are related to them. No, the but¬ 
terfly is not even in the same order 
with us. He belongs to the Lep- 
idoptera.” 
“Well, the names are something 
alike, anyway,” said the wasp stub¬ 
bornly. “But, now, come, Mr. Lepi- 
whatever - your - name - may-be, please 
decide this matter for us. Miss 
Formica, will you state the case to 
him?” 
“I suppose,” said the ant, coming 
closer to the bee, “that you will do 
as he says, Miss Apis?” 
“ Certainly, if it agrees with my 
own wishes,” said the bee, pertly. 
