THE THIRD DAY 



(0 you think we shall equal yesterday's 

 score f " asked Napoleon, as he came 

 in from a short walk ready for break- 

 fast. 



" You will have lots of water to try," I replied, 

 " for to-day I am going up to the club, so you and 

 Mrs. Davis can fish all the pools. I doubt if you 

 will have time enough, but it is pleasant to know 

 one has a long stretch. I must be off now, as my 

 men will be there by the time I arrive. Am sorry 

 I am not allowed to take you with me, Heck. 9 



" Do not trouble yourself about me. I am quite 

 satisfied here, thanks. 91 



Jumping into the mud-stained bnckboard, with 

 Edward to drive the old white mare, we are scon 

 rattling over a fair country road which meanders 

 a short distance through the sweet-smelling forest 



" How fragrant the air is this morning, Edward ! 

 It must come straight from heaven." 



" Don't know much about that place, sir ; but it 

 ought to be good if it comes from there. It is 

 healthy, though, to be up early and smell the 



IL'S 



