212 EYES OF INSECTS, 
random, and seemed incapable of direct- 
ing its course towards the hive. When 
only the reticulated eyes were covered, 
the bee flew directly upwards without 
hesitation, and disappeared. But, when 
both the reticulated eyes and the stem- 
mata were covered, the poor insect was 
evidently quite blind, walked badly, and 
did not venture to fly. 
Lucy, The poor things 1 I am sure I 
will never try such cruel experiments. 
Mother. I hope not — it is quite 
sufficient, that others have tried them 
for us. 
Now, my love, do you understand the 
general description that I have endea- 
voured to give you ? 
Lucy, I believe I do pretty well ; 
and I am very much obliged to you for 
being so patient as to answer all my ques- 
tions. 
