=Note A, p. 250.=--The tradition that spiders are sensitive to music is old and widely spread, but appears to have little or no basis in natural habit. However, the reader may find, if he will, some pleasant stories based thereon.
=Note B, p. 250.=--"Feigning death." This habit is strongly developed in many spider species.
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