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During their excursions, we may suppose that they are employed in catching such minute winged insects as they cannot find nearer the surface of the ground; and, when wearied, contract their limbs, suffering themselves to descend, with a gradual motion, till they reach a place of security.

Spiders frequently change their colour, which varies much according to season, sex, and age: but they are most brilliant in autumn, when they arrive at their greatest magnitude, and are in their height of vigour, which may be attributed to the plentiful supply of their prey, which abounds at that season.

From my account, you will perceive that no harm is to be apprehended from the spider's of our favoured isle; therefore, I trust that your good sense will dismiss all foolish fears, or affectation of them, at the sight of these insects; because few things mark greater narrowness of mind, than fear where (here is no danger, or the trifling art of feigning timidity, which sometimes disgraces the weakest of our sex, in order to excite notice. Believe me, dear sister, ever yours,

FELICIiL

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