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loaded the gun again and went through the 
process of putting the cap on the nipple. A 
brave lot of ducks came over; he pulled, but, 
lo! another click. Again he charged the gun. 
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alighted on the shore of the island, and he 
pulled—earthquake! Over went the gun into 
the lake, and he sprawled about till found by his 
friends.—British Sportsman. 
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