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sure they are up to your work ; but do not seek this re- 

 sult by using a cable where a thread is adequate, but by 

 care in selection of material, care in manufacture, and 

 care in preservation. If you do this you will never 

 lose a fish from this cause ; if you do not, no matter 

 how large the gut you may employ, it will sooner or 

 later play you false. 



