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quite fine weather, and the waters much fallen in. 

 We found Fred busy fishing near the Lodge ; but the 

 burn being too large, he had few trout. 



Although there was little walking to-day, the red 

 trout and Highland lamb at dinner were found to be 

 excellent, and Ward said he felt quite amiable after 

 having written a two-edged letter to Uncle Anthony, 

 dined, and filled his pipe. Moreover, he had to-day 

 mastered some mathematical problem, which had been 

 puzzling him for a week. 



There was this evening a gorgeous sunset, and 

 afterwards we remained out till bed-time. I lay 

 awake for some time listening to the owls and the 

 hushing sound of the burn. 



