268 THE NATURALIST BY THE SEASHORE 



with renewed interest and pleasure, and find 

 perchance that in your absence a storm has cast 

 upon the shore animals and debris well worth 

 examination, or that some migratory birds have 

 arrived to which attention may be directed. 



It must not be imagined that I advise you to 

 give up your sports and games and amusements. 

 That, to say the least, would be debarring you 

 from enjoying your holiday to the full, but you 

 will be able to map out your plans in such a way 

 that attention may be given to both the serious 

 and the light sides of your sojourn, and wher- 

 ever you go I wish you a happy and a profitable 

 holiday. 





