course of their short lives, and successively adopt habits suited to their new state of being. In some species the male differs greatly from the female, which is another cause of variety.
From these general observations, you will agree with me, my dear sister, that a fund of entertainment may be expected from the study of insects, and that it is well calculated to enlarge our ideas of the wisdom and goodness of the mighty Author of Nature
Get your pencils and paints in order; for you will find great amusement, and considerable advantage, from copying the subjects I describe. As I intend to do the same, when we meet we may compare our drawing books together, and correct each other's mistakes. Adieu, till next week, when 1I shall resume the pen, and again assure you, that I am your afli~ctionate sister,
FELICIA.,
