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a very small one, elliptical in outline about 200 ft
wide by 300 ft long standing quite high out of the 
water, one side being gradually worn away by the
action of the waves.  It is about 1/2 mile down the
branch. We now rowed up the stream, under the
bridge, to where the water-lillies grow.  Here we
still found a few in flower, collecting about 35 of 
them.  We now brought the boat back and put 
everything in its place.  In the house was a bucket 
with water, brought in the day before, smelling the
water not a bit of odor could be detected, yet the
old lady thought it stunk.  Perhaps Mrs. R. did not
do right letting us have the boat, she, nevertheless 
would not accept anything for its use.  And when 
I said I would like very much to have some can
for drinking my coffee (I had forgotten my cup)
she was willing to give me a cup of hers.  I, however,
thanked her telling her any old fruit can would 
do.  She had a condensed milk can, this she cleaned 
out nicely and gave to me.  We now went to
        