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A Hunt after Deer 



crossed, the shot must have been twenty yards 

 above the deer; but no investigation could tell 

 how long after the game had crossed. When 

 we called the gunner's attention to the known 

 facts of the investigation, his answer was: 

 " Well, he just flew across the opening," and 



On the Crossing. 



his looks and actions indicated that he was 

 thoroughly disgusted with himself and all 

 other things, as he oftered all sorts and condi- 

 tions of excuses. 



The author can vouch for the truth more or 



