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the flower and the leaf bud.  After examining a number
of these plants we left the swampy tract for the firmer
path.  Along one side of this path is a deep but narrow
trench, containing a foot or more of stagnant water.
Here, another turtle, similar to the one already mentioned,
was seen, he too, as soon as we approached, slid into
the water.  Where he entered and covering a considerable
portion of the water, was growing a beautiful moss like
water-plant.  We now took the road, but had gone 
only a very short distance when we were attracted by the
loud peculiar noise made by frogs (not the peep).   The
pond was in constant motion and upon closer approach we
could see the frogs lying upon the surface.  Their sole
occupation seemed to be to make all the noise they were
able, in which they surely must have succeeded beyond
expectations.  I don't think I ever heard so much noise
coming from one small place before.

We soon reached Mrs N's. crossed her field where
we found Draba verna and in a little while were
at the spring, where we took our dinner.
        