3i6 THE UPPER YUKON 



finally appeals to the heart of every one, and 

 makes the most lasting impression. In the 

 language of David Grayson, "Hovi^ little we 

 know — we who dread life — how much there 

 is in life." My heart is "replete with thank- 

 fulness" that I have been permitted to visit 

 and to hunt in so many sections of this good 

 old world where comparatively few men have 

 had the opportunity to go. I am also thank- 

 ful that so far I have always been permitted 

 to come back in safety, renewed in health and 

 strength, and thus better able to cope with the 

 complex demands of a modern business life. 



My writings in the past have always been 

 addressed to the man or men who can, if they 

 want, take some time from their work or busi- 

 ness to spend in the open air, for their own 

 betterment as well as for those who are de- 

 pendent upon them. The man who keeps 

 hirqself in robust, vigorous health benefits not 

 only himself but his family, and the people 

 with whom he comes In business contact. A 

 feeble, sickly man can bring no happiness to 

 any one, only worry and trouble. 



"He sits and mopes in his study chair, 

 While others toll in the open air. 

 He quaffs iced drinks through the sultry day, 

 Electric fans on his person play. 



