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III. 



Al zigzag road, rising on to a high hill, leads from 

 Hemlock Lake to Livonia Station, a distance of four 

 miles. Many of the views along the way are fine. As 

 you round the foot of the lake the Shore House is 

 in view, a mile above the outlet on the west, and 

 the Jaques House at the extreme foot. Here are several 

 very pleasantly situated cottages, all of which appeared 

 to be occupied. Six miles from Livonia is Lakeville, at 

 the foot of Conesus Lake, another beautiful sheet of 

 water, a little less in extent than Hemlock. 



The drives along the Avestern shore and by Long 

 Point is a delightful one, and many places, both on 

 this and the opposite shore, reveal picturesque nooks 

 and shaded points running out into the water that 

 ere long will be covered with cottages and summer 

 hotels, as the tide of travel and picnicking is turning 

 rapidly toward this gem among the hills. 



The morning was warm, and we frequently stopped 

 under the shade trees to rest the horse and to admire 

 the scenery. We have stopped on so many bridges to 

 get the breeze that always sweeps up each little valley 

 and ravine that Bess has learned the trick, and is sure to 

 halt whenever we reach a bridge, especially if it is in 

 the shade. 



A bridge always has a charm for the traveler, as the 

 surroundings are generally picturesque, and birds are 

 found abundantly in the vicinity. We look to see the 

 Phebe bird fly out when the horse's feet strike the 



