"I thought it would please you, boys; but there are still stranger things among animals, and perhaps you will say so when you know more.
"But it is now time to return home; so take in the kite and let us be going."
CONVERSATION XI.
Uncle Philip tells the Children about some other Ants, that are very good Masons, and build Walls and Ceilings; and a Story about a very sensible Ant, which seemed to think a little.
"Good morning, good morning, Uncle Philip; we have been so much delighted with the stories about the white ants, that we hope you have more of the same kind to tell us."
"Why, as to that matter, boys, I can tell you much more about ants, for there are many kinds of them; but I am not sure that I can show you any of the tools with which they work, though a large portion of their work is like that of man; and they have, too, several customs which our fellow-creatures have. I can tell you, however, of several other animals which do use tools shaped like those used by men, if you would rather hear of them."
"If you please, Uncle Philip, we will hear of them at another time; but now we would rather have you tell us of the other kinds of ants."