FOREST, LAKE, AND RIVER 



In the hours when the sun shines too vividly, 

 or when the fish are not anxious for food, come 

 the charm and joys of the keen realization of the 

 greatness and all-satisfying gifts of nature. Over 

 a fire which has dwindled into hot embers, upon 

 the sharpened joints of a pronged branch, are 

 thrust some of the catch that are clean, hard, and 

 cold. Beside their very cradle they are trans- 

 formed into such delicious morsels that the appe- 

 tite craves nothing but a sufficient quantity. 

 Perfection in food, and fit for the Gods ! A 

 stretch on the grass, and after such a repast the 

 comfort of a good smoke, seems too delightful 

 to be real. Forgotten are the weary journeys, 

 hardships, and all annoyances in the life of a per- 

 fect day like this. Body and mind rested and 

 strengthened, a better feeling toward all humanity 

 comes over us. Back to camp are taken only 

 such a number of fish as can be put to use. The 

 day has been well spent, and in slumber we enjoy 

 the victories that skill and patience allowed us to 

 gain. 



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