SATANTA'S STORY 

 I'll sew a flap that can be tucked up or let down to 



suit circumstances." 



"Great head," said Jack. "A good general was 

 spoiled when Tom enlisted." 



"In time of peace, prepare for war/ was one 

 of George Washington's maxims," said Tom, " an* 

 never was more sensible advice given for either 

 individual or nation." 



Usually Jack and I did most of the hunting and 

 scouting around over the adjacent country, but 

 now and then Tom would strike out for a short 

 trip up or down the creek on his own account. 



One day, after being out for a short time, he 

 came hurrying back and began to delve in the 

 mess-chest, inquiring for a fish-hook and line that 

 he had seen there, declaring that he had just 

 found a lot of fresh otter tracks on the bank of the 

 creek. 



"Why, Tom," asked Jack innocently, "do they 

 catch otter with fish-hooks ? " 



"No, you numskull," replied the old man im- 

 patiently, "the fish-hook and line is to catch fish 

 to bait traps for the otter. 



"Now, then, Jack," continued the old man after 

 finding his fishing-tackle and assuring himself that 

 it was in good condition, "come along with me 

 down to the beaver dam, an' while I catch a fish 

 or two for bait you pull up a couple of your beaver 

 traps an' we'll set for otter." 



"Well, I guess I can spare you a couple of traps 



