95

Concord, Mass.
1916.
Aug. 30
to
Nov. 4

Partridge shooting.

when on wing within it usually taking such prompt and
systematic advantage of cover afforded by dense foliage or
crowded tree trunks that only the most difficult "snap shots"
at them could be had. But every now and then a bird
more heedless or less resourceful than the rest would
be driven in my direction by the little dog and perhaps
brought lifeless to earth by a charge from the 20 gauge gun
It was oftener discharged in vain, however, even
at Grouse not far off & in open view, for such skill
as once attended its more frequent use has largely ceased
to do so either through disuse or because of somewhat
impaired eyesight or less steady nerves. Nevertheless I enjoyed
the pursuit of these admirable game birds exceedingly and
was especially pleased to bring one down lifeless, just
as it disappeared among dense pine foliage, after crossing
an opening only a few yards wide, and another while it