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to take possession of his prize, in a moment 

 the tackle snaps, and all is gone. Such, with 

 many other disappointments, await the An- 

 gler ; but these ought not to make him fret- 

 ful, nor give up the pursuit ; he must perse- 

 vere in hopes of better sport. In this point 

 of view, the course he has to steer is a fine 

 practical lesson in the economy of human 

 life. 



" Many writers on Angling have given 

 various directions for the dress that should 

 be worn, how to counteract the effects of 

 moisture, and what drink to take while you 

 are employed in this amusement. These 

 are pincipally to use water-proof boots and 

 shoes, and, to make them the more secure, to 

 lard them well with mutton suet, in order to 

 keep the feet and legs perfectly dry ; to sit 

 upon a piece of coarse woollen cloth, dou- 

 bled two or three times ; and while warm, to 

 avoid the drinking of small liquors. Such 



