ARTFUL ANTAGONISTS 



one. Six powerful fish, even if handled well, 

 offer quite a task. The day passed without 

 a chance given to use the fly rod; nevertheless 

 the Angler was perfectly satisfied. His 

 theory had proven itself to be true. 



The fish were outlined on birch bark and 

 later done in pastels, for a like experience 

 might never come again, and some record of it 

 would always be valuable. 



His companions had returned to camp and 

 extended their heartfelt congratulations. 

 The next day all of them left for home. 



An assembly of dead soldiers on the porch 

 obstructed the view. They deserved a de- 

 cent burial, having died in a just cause. 



Herman was chosen to officiate, receiving 

 two new and perfectly good dollar bills in 

 advance. 



Mrs. Ned was somewhat of a crank on the 

 temperance question, and when the family 

 arrived the brave and gallant knights held 

 the porch, evidently oblivious of her opinions. 



The cabin was never offered again to the 

 Angler. That awful Herman had gone to 

 town, exchanged the two dollars for vile 

 spirits, and then joined a lumber crew. 



CURSES ON His HEAD! 

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