THE SINGLE HOOK 



changing clouds, the quick running waters of the 

 mountain stream, — all present an ever-changing 

 picture that brings him peace and comfort ; while 

 in the activity of exertion comes physical fatigue 

 that in turn induces refreshing sleep, building up 

 the vital forces, and enabling him to again devote 

 himself with renewed zeal to his life's work. As 

 the years pass, they convey to us the knowledge 

 that truth and justice are the qualities that appeal 

 more strongly to the noble mind. Therefore, in 

 our woodland life, let us continue to be true fishers, 

 giving manful regard and a better chance of escape 

 to the brave quarry of the woods or the water, 

 battling for liberty. Let us emulate the sports- 

 man who never wantonly kills, who despises the 

 tricks and unsportsmanlike devices of the pot- 

 fisher, and the man who reaps his reward in the 

 knowledge that he has given his adversary fair 

 play, and that, when victory is his, he has deserved 

 it honestly. Finally, let each true lover of nature 

 and of sport strive to make capture more difficult 

 for the angler, and the chance for liberty greater 

 for the fish with each recurring season. 



