SPOTTED LILY. 



Every tourist who goes into the Yosemite Valley is visited 

 soon after his arrival by a young man, who informs him of 

 the many places of interest, how to get to them, what hour to 

 start, and all information that it is possible to give concerning 

 them. 



You can visit all, or if you are proof against persuasion, 

 you can make your choice. I would advise you to make as first 

 choice after the long stage ride, a visit to " Mirror Lake " and 

 through the valley. It is easy, restful and grand. 



To see the perfect reflection you must be at the lake just 

 as the sun is rising. The morning I went we arrived there, 

 our guide said, at precisely the right moment. The lake was 

 waveless as a silver floor, the reflection perfect. As we look we 

 see Cloud's Rest, and the little flag is waving. Oh ! and there 

 is " Mount Watkins," and yonder " South Dome." The sun is 

 shining on the cathedral spires and reflected on " El Capitan." 

 As we gaze down into the lake we wonder which is the real, 

 and wondering we become infatuated with the scene, and gaze 

 until the guide reminds us the time is up. As I turned from 

 the lake I changed my position and gave another look, and saw 

 in the water these pretty spotted lilies I have given you. 

 The colors were as bright in the shadow as those in the sketch. 



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they were the only lilies growing near the lake, and I thought 



