66 FLY-FISHING IN MAINE LAKES. 



such sights to be seen ; when all will be more ready 

 to admit that there are more things in heaven and 

 earth than are dreamt of in our philosophy." 



" Shakspeare, hem ! as Dr. Pangloss would say." 



" Yes, the immortal bard, as I think I once heard 

 him called. By the way, Charlie, what character of 

 his resembles a cart-rut? " 



" Give it up." 



" Pericles." 



"Why?" 



" Because he's the Prince of Tyre." 



"Oh ! take something, won't you?" 



" No, I thank you." 



" I have a conundrum, boys," said Mrs. S., who 

 had been, up to this time, a very patient listener, 

 having put " Put Yourself in his Place " in a safe 

 place, and devoted herself to the present company. 

 "Shall I ask it?" 



" Certainly ! " from both of us. 



"It's original." 



" Oh, then it must be good ! " again from both 

 of us. 



"Why was Jeff Davis, when he was captured, 

 like Bunker-hill Monument?" 



"When did you originate that?" 



" Never mind : can you guess ? " 



"Jeff Davis like Bunker-hill Monument" 



