48. (WITH - THE ISEAND: BIRDS ONCEAMORE S 
day, a soft green carpet meets the eye. The 
water thyme, now a serious hindrance to navi- 
gation, introduced into this country from far 
Canadian shores, holds its own down there, 
XIX: ‘ THE SOCIABLE AND BUSY WHIRLIGIG BEETLES 
ARE DANCING THEIR WILD JIGS IN CEASELESS 
CIRCLES ROUND.’ (4-size.) 
and forms a comfortable bed, that harbours 
perch and roach and dace. But near by, 
hidden by thick stalks of weed, with quiver- 
ing fins, and ever watchful eye, lurk greedy 
