" Yes, the same I used yesterday." 



ike a few No. 2/0. The water will be a littl- 

 clearer to-day, and you may need them." 



" I have some in my fly-book, thanks." 



So they start off again, Napoleon and his men 

 sauntering joyfully down the path. For a few 

 minutes I stand gazing at his canoe passing in the 

 distance, wondering why it is that the charm of 

 angling more than any other sport " doth for a 

 time all sorrow heal." 



"Can't you be patient, Mixer T We will start 

 presently. I must first go up and tell the missus 

 it is time to be out on the pool. 



' Wake thee, my dear thy dreaming 



Till darker hours will keep ; 

 While such a sun is shining 

 Thou shouldst be on the deep.' 



" Are you up ! " I call. " It is a most glorious 

 day ; the sun is already coming up over the moun- 

 tain and will soon be shining on the Judge's, so 

 you had better make haste if you wish to be in 

 time. Tim and Robert are waiting for you on the 

 lawn, and look the picture of despair." 



" Oh, are they ! Tell them I shall soon be ready, 

 and to put my cane-rod together the light one." 



" Do you wish anything else T " 



"Nothing, thanks." 



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