Concerning Rabbit Shooting 



fied conceit aroused by a fortunate 

 guess concerning this important de- 

 tail, especially if supplemented by a 

 fatal shot, should permit the lucky 

 gunner to enjoy as fully the compla- 

 cent pleasurable persuasion that the 

 entire achievement is due to his sagac- 

 ity, keenness and skill as though the 

 animal circumvented were a larger 

 beast. In either case the hunter expe- 

 riences the delight born of a well-fed 

 sense of superiority and self-pride; 

 and this, notwithstanding all attempts 

 to keep it in the background, is the 

 most gratifying factor in every sport- 

 ing indulgence. 



Some people speak slightingly of 



the rabbit's eating qualities. This 



must be an abject surrender to fad or 



fashion. At any rate it is exceedingly 



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