PROGKAMME. — FISHING. — "LAST MAY." 89 



outlet, both of which we fished faithfully, but with indiff- 

 erent success. We had, however, made the acquaintance of 

 a pretty lake, and a charniing bit of rapids below the 

 bridge, and were content. 



That evening, as we were assembled in the "guide- 

 house, " we discussed plans for future exploits and expedi- 

 tions. Even in the easy-going, half-indolent vacation mood 

 one feels the need of a programme. We construct a plan 

 of operations, seat ourselves in it, as in a boat, have faith, 

 and lazily wait for strong arms to row us along. It is a 

 comfort to feel that we have proceeded in a business-like 

 way, even in our recreation; and our conscience commends 

 us much as wiien we liave taken out a life insurance policy, 

 and so, like a 2,ood citizen, liave done the propei- thing for 

 our family. 



On this occasion, we consulted our worthy host and the 

 brown and shaggy oracles about us, for information as to 

 the best fishing resorts and how to reach them. 



"There's the inlet and the outlet," said Fuller, "and 

 the rapids below the bridge. " 



" But we tried them faithfully to-day," interrupted the 

 Editor, "and, I must confess, with some disappointment. " 



"Well, last May bushels of trout were taken there, " was 

 the answer. 



"It isn't May now, " retorted tlie Editor, " and I imagine 

 the ti'out are off on their summer vacation. " 



It was just dawning upon our comprehension that the 

 landlord of a forest hotel, however clever a fellow, was not 

 likely to voluntarily recommend fishing resorts much beyond 



