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saw a black snake probably 4 ft. long crossing my path.  It
has been said that the black snake frequently shows fight; this
one, however, from the rapidity of His motion and his thorough
indifference of my presence, had no such thoughts.  Its motion
is very rapid and at the same time very graceful.  Its black
color makes it a very striking object, seen with ease and distinctness
in the green undergrowth.  After examining a few paths
south of the railroad, in which however, nothing new was noticed
I walked over to the old furnace.  Here it was very pleasant
a nice breeze blowing from over the water.  I sat down and
rested for quite a while.  Took a look at the inlet then
started for home.  Reached home about 5 P.M.

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August 27. 1900.  To Tolchester.  The trip was a most delightful
one, although a very warm day, the boat was not at all crowded
even on the return trip.  Reaching T. a nice shady place, under a
tree, on the bluff overlooking the bay was found.  Here we remained till
after dinner.  A nice breeze blowing from over the water made
our stay here most pleasant.  After dinner we strolled down 
to the beach for the children were very anxious to wade in
the water.  In the water were quite a number of bathers,
        