The Serene Duck Hunter 



deception, which induces the belief on 

 the part of those with whom it has 

 lodgment, thatboth abundant shooting 

 skill and a thorough familiarity with 

 all that pertains to the theory of duck 

 hunting are entirely in their possession 

 and control. They are also led to the 

 stimulation of reeciprocal credulity 

 which seasons and makes digestible 

 tales of ducking adventure. Nor does 

 bloody activity distract their attention 

 from their obligations to each other 

 as members of their especial brother- 

 hood, or cause them to overlook the 

 rule which requires them to stand 

 solidly together in the promotion and 

 protection, at all hazards, of the 

 shooting reputation of every one of 

 their associates. These may well be 

 called the Serene Duck Hunters. 

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