ARACHNE.

)" most wonderful weaver that ever. lived.
G Her father was famed throughout the
“Gland for his great skill in coloring.

He dyed Arachne’s wools inall the colors of the
rainbow. People came from miles around to see
and admire her work. They all agreed that Queen
Athena must have been her teacher. Arachne
proudly said that she had never been taught to
weave. She said that she would be glad to weave
with Athena tosee which had the greater skill. In
vain her father told her that perhaps Athena, un-
seen, guided her hand.

Arachne would not listen and would thank no
one for her gift, believing only in herself. One day
as she was boasting of her skill an old woman came
to her. She kindly advised her to accept her rare
gift humbly.

“ Be thankful that you are so fortunate, Arachne,”
said she. s

“You may give great happiness to others by your
beautiful work.

“Queen Athena, longs to help you.

“But I warn you.. She can do no more for you
until you grow unselfish and kind.”

Arachne scorned this advice and said again that

  
    

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