REMINISCENT TALES 



rider of the rapids sprang skyward seven 

 times. Twice he left but an inch or two on 

 the line after rapid runs. This intense but 

 enjoyable suspense lasted in reality just forty- 

 eight minutes. To the Angler it seemed 

 hours. Both the victor and the vanquished 

 fighter were completely tired out when the 

 contest ended. 



Other surprises awaited. The Angler sur- 

 prised the silent 6^4 feet tall child of the sea 

 when with stick and string, as Albert desig- 

 nated his tackle, he caught fifty-seven fine 

 cod fish. 



The conductor of the narrow-gauge rail- 

 way train surprised all of them. The train 

 was only three hours late. Doffing his cap 

 he approached and apologized for being so 

 tardy, then invited them to the dining car 

 and had the steward serve delicious sand- 

 wiches and Bass's ale. A table was ar- 

 ranged for card playing; then he said, "You 

 chaps want to smoke, I know, so go ahead, for 

 no one will disturb you." 



The Inspector asked if the trip had been a 

 pleasant one while he chalked the luggage 

 without requesting to have it opened. He 

 handed $15.00 to the Angler, this being the 

 amount of a deposit for the rods when start- 



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