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stream below them, for [when] we wished to examine the rocky cave
in which we had so frequently noticed the fall of fine spray.
To-day, however, there was no spray at all, no doubt the water
had slightly changed its course.  The prettiest view was gotten
from the left bank, standing in the little path below the last
cascade.  Here, a view of the stream in its fall of more than 
50 feet can be had and its two prettiest cascades are seen at
one time.  From the Cascades we crossed the river and then
went up to the ravine.  On the side of the railroad we found
an empty nail keg, this we took along with us, for we knew we
would need some well-seasoned wood to start a fire to-day. Its
top was already knocked out and so was part of its bottom.  A strong piece
of wood was thus readily thrust through the keg and we each took
hold of an end.  Our keg thus suspended was carried along without
much trouble.  The brook to-day was a mighty torrent.
How far off, in the distance, could we see it, <s>to-day</s>;
being so broad, so swollen, and filled with muddy water.
There was no crossing it, either, whenever one saw fit.  With
what roar and thunder it rushed on!  On a day, like this
one does not wonder, why so small a streamlet had been able

        