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without a reference to rny feeling of deep 

 gratitude to Mr. H. T. Sheringham, Angling 

 Editor of The Field, for his valued advice and 

 assistance in my unpretentious writings . Feeble,; 

 and altogether wanting, is this expression of 

 my thanks, yet behind it is a great appreci- 

 ation, a great sincerity. 



A.J.P. 



