Examples of the labours of the coral animals, [85]
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]
CHAPTER V.—THE ORPHAN: ITS FEEBLENESS.