390 THE ADIRONDACK. 



impression on my imagination that can never grow 

 dim. 



Soon after we landed, F came back with a deer. 



Our unknown companions had also returned, and we 

 had a chat together over a roaring fire, and then stretch- 

 ed ourselves on the hemlock boughs for the night. 



Little Tupper lacks the background of lofty moun- 

 tains that give a charm to Long Lake, but, with this 

 exception, it is one of the most beautiful lakes of this 

 enchanting wilderness. Its waters are blue and limpid, 

 the shores green and hard, while the beach is composed 

 of fine sand. It is famous for its deer ; I think I count- 

 ed ten feeding at different points on the shores in broad 

 daylight during our passage up it. 



Yours truly. 



