The Mission of 



true fishermen constitute him an un- 

 bearable nuisance, he will not only be 

 tolerated but aided in every possible 

 way. 



It is curious to observe how inevi- 

 tably the brotherhood discovers un- 

 worthiness. Even without an overt 

 act it is detected apparently by a 

 sort of instinct. In any event, and 

 in spite of the most cunning precau- 

 tions, the sin of the unfit is sure to 

 find them out; and no excuse is al- 

 lowed to avert unforgiving ostracism 

 as its punishment. 



A true fisherman is conservative, 

 provident, not given to envy, con- 

 siderate of the rights of others, and 

 careful of his good name. He fishes 

 many a day and returns at night to his 

 home, hungry, tired and disappoint- 

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