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back of it with perfect ease. And the 
boats he builds (row boats) upon a sys- 
tem of his own, in which the sides are 
made of narrow matched pieces built 
up and down, the bottom of the same 
kind of pieces put on crosswise. Of 
course, the bottom for river work and 
shallow water is flat, and from personal 
experience I can say they are very nice 
looking and easy running. Perhaps 
there are others who build boats after 
this style, but to me his method is 
unique. 
Before leaving Mendon, notice had 
been sent to Mrs. Isaac and the Prin- 
cess that if they would join us upon a 
certain date at Leland’s mill, we would 
try and make the day an enjoyable one 
forthem. Theinvitation was accepted, 
and a large number of good things pro- 
vided, such as they thought poor camp- 
-ers would like, and before venturing 
into the wilderness they proceeded to 
elect as body guard and protector the 
brother of the Princess; and mounting 
him upon a bicycle, instructed him to 
keep well in the van, and at any 
symptom of danger, to rush rapidly 
back and give warning, they jogging 
along more leisurely in a carriage. 
Only once were they alarmed by their 
scout rushing back. Near Fisher’s 
lake a party of young lady campers 
were so struck with the nobby appear- 
ance of the young outrider, and they 
made such clamor that he thought they 
were about to mob him, rode back in a 
great hurry, and then under protection 
of the ladies, rode past the dangerous 
point in safety. 
Having plenty of time on_ their 
hands, they explored the eastern part 
of the county quite thoroughly, and 
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then finding the river, in regular pioneer 
style drove up to the camp from an en- 
tirely opposite direction than that in 
which we expected them. The fact of 
the matter was that, in spite of all the 
experience of their aid-de-camp, they 
had been lost, and drove a long ways 
out of their way. However, this mis- 
hap did but give them a better appetite 
for their dinner, which they kindly 
allowed Pedals and I to prepare. Of 
course it was a success; Mrs. Isaac and 
the Princess looking especially charm- 
ing as they divided off huge pieces of 
pie and cake for themselves. 
When the time drew near for them 
to start home, Mrs. Isaac called me to 
one side, and read the riot act in such 
an effective manner that we consented 
to break camp on the morrow and re- 
turn home. This was shortening our 
trip afew days ; but what is the use of 
arguing with a person who is in position 
to emphasize her side of the question 
with flat-irons, broom-sticks, mop- 
handles, etc. 1 gave in. 
The next morning Pedals and I were 
out bright and early for a farewell 
swing of our flies. We fished farther 
down stream than we had been at any 
time on this trip, and nine good bass 
was my reward for about three hours 
casting. Just how many my companion 
took I have forgotten, but remember 
that he had several. 
Presenting these fish to Mrs. Leland, 
who had most kindly treated us to 
cherries and cherry pie during our stay 
upon their place, we loaded our para- 
phanalia upon the rig sent for us, and 
bade good-bye to the beautiful stream 
upon which we had passed so many 
pleasant days. 
