Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967)

on your hook and then give him the line. You’ve got to be awful careful with them – if you make the least resistance snap! goes your line.”
“You must have to have a lot of extra line” I remarked
“Yes – lots of it in reserve. But it’s worth it. Finally the fish gets tired and gradually drawing him closer you can then see him in the water close to the boat – that’s the best part. Then with your net, you know, you swoop him in – its worth the trouble all right”
“I ‘spect its great fun” said Bill.
“You ought to try it once” replied Andrews “Norman will when I take him to the coast. Another comfort too is going out in a row-boat you know. Have an awning – for rain or sunshine – cushions and all that you know, oh there’s nothing like it”
I didn’t look at Bill – I was afraid to.
“What do you boys intend to become” remarked Andrews after a pause do you feel like music? to Bill.
“No – I never was much for music – I can’t sing a note or play anything.
“Have you anything especial in view?”