LETTER XXIII 



" The Shepherd's Link" Lilies Curious Habits of their Bulbs 

 Greek Play at Bradfield College Visit from a Young Owl 

 Owl's Flight. 



iZi/iJune, 1895. 



DEAR MARCO A few days ago, on a 

 walk with my wife and some friends 

 through' the meadows, we came to a gate 

 that was secured by a chain in which was 

 what is called "A Shepherd's Link." To 

 all appearances there was no possibility of 

 undoing this chain unless this link could 

 be opened. To save the ladies from having 

 to climb the gate we tried in every possible 

 way to solve the mystery of the fasten- 

 ing, but without success. On our return I 

 was determined to have another try, and, 



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