The Wit of the Wild 



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On October 2, 1895, Dick appeared for the 

 twenty-fourth and last time, and instead of be- 

 ing ragged and torn, as usual, he now looked 

 sleek, had all his proper feathers, and was in 

 excellent spirits, fighting off every attempt to 

 share the lightship's bounty. After braving 

 all the winter storms, he said good-by again on 

 April 7, 1896, and has not since been seen. I 

 dare say Gull Dick is dead. 



