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four times, so that you obtain a multiplicity of 

 tints, and often colour; it frequently would 

 appear as though a new fly had been called into 

 existence, did you not examine the form, when 

 you will find it is a mere change in its con- 

 stitution. 



This month I always term my Midsummer 

 Night's Dream ; you count up so many beauties 

 that have passed, anticipate such numbers to 

 come, and all that is enchantment still hangs 

 over you. Many seek upon the Continent 

 imaginary beauties, that exist in reality at 

 home ; but I will wager our Welch hills, our 

 English meadows, Scotch torrents, and Irish 

 lakes, against the whole world : and our lovely 

 summer ! Brother Anglers, list. 



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