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of course, to make arrangements for a great catch, 

 both in numbers and weights ; take a aj-lb. creel for 

 bringing home a brace of pounders, enough tackle to 

 last the season through, and each article on scale as to 

 solidity. Once in a hundred times, and not more, will 

 the result be equal to the preparation. Still, there is 

 a sort of pleasure in being equal to any emergency, 

 though at the cost of personal convenience. 



