CHAPTER IV.--LOVE AND DEATH.

Above these organisms in the scale of creation comes the insect, 89 Its individuality is explained; its mode of reproduction, 90 The insect-mother dies in producing her offspring, 91 But with extraordinary sagacity has provided for its support and protection, 92 Examples given of this wonderful maternal provision, 93 The labours of the mother-bee explained, 94 Reference to the "Nymphs of Fontainebleau," 95