It Was True.
A genii cm an in the old country who, like many others, is fond of fishing lor trout had nearly hnished a long days tramp on a stream, which was strewn with cut poles, bait boxes, and otnei evidences of the native angle). H,. pad noticed, hut ignored, an occasional sign tacked to a tree of “No fishing' on this stream, not allowing the weather-stained admonitions to interfere with what little enjoyment he was getting. The day was nearly over and ]!,. >va s nearing the mouth of (he stream, when lie was hailed by a resident of a neighbouring farm-house. “ Hello, Cap'll !” “ Well ?” “Ye been fishin’ up there “ Yes.” “ Can yo read ?” “Yes-” "Did ye see that sign tellin ye there? no fishin' up hero ?” “Yes, and it’s true, too.” Then the tired spoilsman stepped on to inspect a likely hole, and it wasn t until after ho had put on a fresh bait that the light seemed to break upon the farmer’s understanding, who grunted, and . faced about for home.
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Lake County Press, Issue 905, 5 April 1900, Page 7
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174It Was True. Lake County Press, Issue 905, 5 April 1900, Page 7
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