
          80.

by so as not to disturb her.  It was now twilight and
quite dark but we thought we would go up to where the Phlox 
grew.  On our way up we gathered a lot of Spiraea
Aruncus.  So much of this plant was found that we
decided to call the day Spiraea Day.  When we got 
to the Phlox it was dark; yet we managed to get 
a nice lot which with the Spirea made a most beautiful
bouquet.  We now started for home.  Going home another
treat was in store.  Innumerable Fire-flies spangled the 
scene around us.  Never before had we noticed the peculiar
blacking of light as to-night.  The insect apparently resting
in the air, emitting the light in stong vivid flashes.  As we
neared Oella this interesting display ceased.  We crossed the
bridge here and took the road to the car terminal.  Here after a
long wait we took a car for Catonsville where we soon 
changed for one to take us home.  It was 11 p.m.
when at length home was reached.  In the trip of last 
Tuesday I forgot to mention <s>of</s> seeing several leaves covered
with large black caterpillars, and how on breaking off its
leaf they immediatedly fell to the ground.  Another thing we
        