straight up the river, and when they get as far as 

 that mountain on the left they will turn and go 

 directly north. I have often wondered why they 

 come away up here and turn instead of making a 

 diagonal course, which would be much shorter." 



"The flight of ducks, geese, and all migratory 

 birds, Peter, is a most interesting study. The 

 brant, like the geese, have no doubt certain moun- 

 tains, lakes, or rivers which they recognize in t li.-ir 

 flight, and in this way are able to continue onward 

 to their homes in the north. Probably the moun- 

 tain to the left is one of their landmarks." 



" Heck, I am sorry to interrupt this interesting 

 conversation, but there are two salmon jumping 

 <>n the other side a little lower down in the pool 

 than where you killed the queen this morning. 

 Perhaps they will take the fly now I advise you 

 to start at once. 91 



" Are you not going f " asked Napoleon. 



" Yes, just as soon as Mixer can be persuaded to 

 stop eating. In his gastronomic feats he seems to 

 excel all the canine family. But I would rather 

 lose a bit of fishing than deprive the little fellow 

 of his happiness. You will have to pole up alone 

 this afternoon, II* k, as I am going early to see 

 Mrs Davis kill a salmon." 



" Never mind me," replies my friend ; " I shall 

 not be lonely. The Silver Queen is to accompany 

 me in the twilight, and perhaps two or three of 



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