eggs, the manner of disposing of them, the larv, the pupa-differ as much in form and habits as the perfect insect. Thus, you see,, my dear sister, chat a wide field this pursuit opens to the gratification of our taste, and the exercise of our pencils; iiot to mention a benefit of a much higher nature, that of leading us to a more intimate knowledge of the exquisite wisdom and goodness of the great Creator, displayed as eminently in these minute objects, as in those stupendous effects of his omnipo fence, that astonish the most careless beholder, Whatever part of His works lies within the reach of our comprehension, it presents the same proofs of beauty, order, and harmony. The organization of the smallest insect is suited

n every member to the purpose fbr which it

is designed ; and, what is a further mark of divine goodness, contributes to the comfort and enjoyment of the animal: for all creatures seem

car med for a, degree of happiness, consistent with their nature; so that the if of existencq

is a diffusion of enjoyment, and mark

voleuce of the source from whence it flows.

Beauty is a quality that often ensures kind ucss to its possessor ; whilst, on the other band, ugliness exposes its owner to contempt and ill 4reatmcnt. The variegated bu~ terfl, daz zling the eye with its vivid colours, is an objeit

of

the tend