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their chance to nab an insect. At 
other times they enter the homes of 
the females, not to catch prey, but as 
visitors. Their visits do not always 
turn out to be pleasant affairs. Indeed 
the Lady Spinners often regard the en- 
trance of a male into their homes as an 
unpardonable intrusion. Not only will 
they refuse a welcome, but will fly at 
the intruder in a fury, and, unless he 
is spry enough to get out of the 
way, he may pay for his rashness with 
his life. 
Of all the Spinners that I am well 
acquainted with, I think the Autumn 
Spider treats her male friends with less 
respect than any of her sisters. If you 
keep your eyes open you will find, some 
summer morning, a small spider with 
slender body hanging in the upper 
parts of Mrs. Autumn Spider's web. 
It is Mr. Spinner come to make a call. 
The lady of the house clings quietly to 
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