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there well may be ; but one thing I know, though the 

 way may be devious the end is sure. 



If others, in following the precepts of this chapter, shall 

 derive therefrom some portion of the recreation rod- 

 making has afforded me if the coming generation of 

 anglers feel towards me but a tithe of the gratitude and 

 sense of obligation with which I regarded Mr. Norris 

 when I was a beginner, I shall be quite content with the 

 reward of my labor. 



