200 THE PERCH. 



and proved to be the best of the three days' catch. 

 It bumped the beam at 19 Ibs. The fading light 

 warned us it was time to put up our rods, and pack 

 our fish. The friend who had volunteered to drive 

 us to the railway station was within sight, crossing 

 the bridge ; our holiday was ended, and we left for 

 London, satisfied with our sport, and more than 

 pleased with the hearty welcome we had met with 

 at our friend's farmhouse. 



