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The Life of the Spider

by Fabre Jean-Henri

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Author: Fabre Jean-Henri

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...exemplary patience on the Lycosa's part;for the burrow has naught that can serve to entice victims. At best, theledge provided by the turret may, at rare intervals, tempt some wearywayfarer to use it as a resting-place. But, if the quarry do not come to-day, it is sure to come to-morrow, the next day, or later, for theLocusts hop innumerable in the waste-land, nor are they always able toregulate their leaps. Some day or other, chance is bound to bring one ofthem within the purlieus of the burrow. This is the moment to springupon the pilgrim from the ramparts. Until then, we maintain a stoicalvigilance. We shall dine when we can; but we shall end by dining. The Lycosa, therefore, well aware of these lingering eventualities, waitsand is not unduly distressed by a prolonged abstinence. She has anaccommodating stomach, which is satisfied to be gorged to-day and toremain empty afterwards for goodness knows how long. I have sometimesneglected my catering-duties for weeks at a time; and my...

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bob

21 Dec 2010 17:57:46

awesome book

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