PIONEERS OF THE FOREST 



The Angler first met Mrs. Douglas when 

 he tarried for a noon meal. Liking the place 

 far better than any other he had seen, he 

 chose Deer Lake as headquarters for a 

 number of seasons. 



It became customary each evening for all 

 of them to gather about a cheery wood fire 

 and chat over the events of the day. A wee 

 nightcap was never forgotten just before re- 

 tiring. Many stories were told of the priva- 

 tions and hardships of pioneer days all re- 

 plete in interest and some of them tragic in 

 character. 



For camp wear she selected apparel of 

 blue and white calico gowns. In wet weather 

 a man's oil-skin suit, rubber boots, and a 

 regular fisherman's hat served her needs to 

 her perfect satisfaction. 



When necessary to go to Eustis on a 

 rainy day she rode, bare back, a raw-boned 

 ungainly old plug, named "General." This 

 peculiar combination was inimitable. 



Between Mrs. Douglas and the Angler a 

 warm friendship existed. He called her 

 "Aunty/' and in return her affection was 

 expressed by the endearing term of "Son." 



Mrs. Douglas received a letter, just pre- 

 ceding the Angler's annual visit, stating 



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