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been in America, and knew our erratic genius and brother 

 iron-master Abram S. Hewitt. In the evening we re- 

 ceived from him some fine photographs of the hall (a 

 truly noble one), which we prize highly. The accom- 

 panying note was even more gratifying, for it said that 

 he had been so warmly received in America that it was 

 always a pleasure when opportunity offered to show 

 Americans such attentions as might be in his power. It 

 is ever thus, cold indifference between the two English- 

 speaking branches is found only among the stay-at- 

 homes. The man who knows from personal experience 

 the leading characteristics of the people upon both sides 

 of the ferry is invariably a warm and sincere friend. 

 The two peoples have only to become acquainted to be- 

 come enthusiastic over each other's rare qualities. 



This is a sheep-grazing district, quite hilly, and the 

 rainfall is much beyond the average ; but the weather 

 question troubles us little ; the Charioteers carry sun- 

 shine within and without. Our afternoon walk was 

 along the Dove, which we followed up the glen between 

 the hills for several miles, finding new beauties at every 

 turn. Mr. H. has the stream on his estate reserved for 

 five miles for his own fishing, but our landlord said he 

 was very generous and always gave a gentleman a day's 

 sport when properly applied for. We were offered free 

 range by Mr. H., a privilege which Davie and I hold in 

 reserve for a future day, that we may most successfully 

 conjure the shade of our congenial brother of the angle; 



