204 DAYS AND NIGHTS OF SALMON FISHING 



Charlie advances, and taking off the man's hat 

 with great care so as to keep the crown undermost, 

 he pulls out from the inside six well tied salmon flies 

 of the most approved colours, which he transferred 

 to his own pocket. I actually saw " Meg with the 

 muckle mouth " amongst them. 



" Aye, ye are as welcome to the flees as ye are to 

 the sawmont, and I am proud to do ye a good turn 

 at ony gait." 





' Well now, bear in mind, that I will never per- 

 mit you to throw a fly wee or muckle in the Pavilion 

 water again ; and if you darken the shores with 

 your presence a second time, I will have you up at 

 Melrose." 



" I'm thinking I shall tak' your advice, for ye 

 seem a sensible chiel. Will ye accept of a pinch of 

 snuff ? " 



" Good morning, good morning, get home to 

 Selkirk as quick as ye can, we know ye well for a 



