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and frightening a flock of ducks on our way, we made 

 another carry of one mile to First Lake of North Branch. 

 We continued up the lake and the river to the rapids, !ish- 

 ing at various spring-holes on our way. At the foot of the 

 rapids we left the boat and went a little distance up the 

 carry which leads to Second Lake. Beyond this is Big 

 Moose Lake, a famous and favorite body of water for 

 camp and sport. 



We had no marked success in fishing, during the da\ , 

 but on our return to camp we lingered, as the -tin was 

 descending, at tin- outlet of Fourth Lake where we aiwav- 

 found trout waiting for our Hies. We took our share, and 

 went home satisfied with having made a very interesting 

 expedition. I mention these little excursions in detail, in 

 part to show how easily one in camp may visit, many de- 

 lightful resorts and break up the monotonous life our 

 naturally falls into however pleasant it may bo when 

 settled down in one place. I greatly en joy seeking out new 

 lakes and streams in the woods. There is mi infinite 

 variety in them, after all. and they each have individual 

 peculiarities which any ordinary observer can hardly fail 

 to note, and which bring new delight to t he lover ot woods 

 and waters. 



