AN AMERICAN'S ADVENTURES. 



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good alcohol was really responsible for the ease with 

 which Bruin had dropped asleep, and that it was an 

 added argument against the use of stimulants ! 



EATING STOLEN SWEETS FROM MY HOST S BEEHIVES. 



" ' And now, my dear fellow,' said I, ' we will sup from 

 I broiled bear's feet, if Gertrude is as skilful a cook as I 



I take her to be.' 



