A Defense of Fishermen 



not attempt it; they move and strive 

 in the atmosphere of mystery and un- 

 certainty, constantly aiming to reach 

 results without a clue, and through 

 the cultivation of faculties, non-exist- 

 ent or inoperative in the common 

 mind. 



In these circumstances fishermen 

 necessarily see and do wonderful 

 things. If those not members of the 

 brotherhood are unable to assimilate 

 the recital of these wonders, it is be- 

 cause their believing apparatus has 

 not been properly regulated and stimu- 

 lated. Such disability falls very far 

 short of justifying doubt as to the 

 truth of the narration. The things 

 narrated have been seen and experi- 

 enced with a fisherman's eyes and per- 

 ceptions. This is perfectly under- 

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