It seems to nibble at it as it draws it through its mouth.

Insects are very careful to keep their antennæ clean.

It would not do to let these sensitive spots become covered with dust,
you know.

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NEIGHBOR WALKING STICK


Isn't this a pretty place to sit down and--

"Ouch! ow! ow! ow!"

Why, May, what is the matter?

Anybody would think you had seen a cockroach.

What has she found, John?

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Oh, it is a walking stick!

Why do I call it that?