PROGRAMME. FISHING. "LAST MAY." 89 



outlet, both of which we fished faithfully, bin with indiff- 

 erent success. We had, however, made the acquaintance of 

 a pretty lake, and a charming bit of rapids below the 

 bridge, and were content. 



That evening, as we were assembled in the "guide- 

 house. " we discussed plans for future exploits and expedi- 

 tions. Even in the easy going, halt' indolent vacation mood 

 one feels the need of a programme. We construct a plan 

 of operations, seat ourselves in it, as in a boat, have faith, 

 and la/ily wait for strong arms to row us along. It is a 

 comfort to feel that we have proceeded in a business like 

 way, even in our recreation ; and our conscience commend- 

 us much as when we have taken out a life insurance policy, 

 and so, like a eood citi/en. have done the proper thing for 

 oui- family. 



< hi this occasion, we consulted our worthy host and the 

 brown and shaggy oracles about us, for information as to 

 the best fishing resorts and how to reach them. 



"There's the inlet and the outlet," said Fuller, and 

 the rapids below the bridge. " 



" But we tried them faithfully today," interrupted the 

 Editor, "and, I must confess, with some disappointment. " 



" Well, last May bushels of trout were taken there, " was 

 the answer. 



" It isn't .May now, " retorted the Editor, " and I imagine 

 the trout are off on their summer vacation. " 



It was just dawning upon our comprehension that the 

 landlord of a forest hotel, however clever a fellow, was not 

 likely to voluntarily recommend fishing resorts much beyond 



