would see what luck I had while they were gone, and it might
be possible that I would buy his recipe when he came back. He said,
delays were dangerous, and that I was losing the greatest opportunity
of my life, that he might not come back that way. I thanked him, but
told him I would chance it.

It was now daylight, and as the hunters stepped outside they noticed
the carcass of a wildcat, and I told them if they would step to the
corner of the building, they would see what I got yesterday. They did
so, and gazed for one second at the pelts, then the older of the two
said, "Come, Charley, let's be going," and they left without even
bidding me good morning.

Comrades you do not know how I enjoy your letters as given in this
splendid magazine, especially so this winter (season of 1905-6) as I
have not been able to trap. But I have no kick coming for this is
only the third time in fifty years, but what I have been able to be
out with the traps and gun.

I know that the readers of the H-T-T would be pleased to read
articles from old veterans. The H-T-T has about reached the height of
perfection so far as the trapper is concerned. There is none of the
high top boot, fashionable, corduroy suits and checkered cap business
about the H-T-T. Success to all.

* * *

Boys, you know how we all like to gather around a camp fire and talk
over our hunting and trapping experiences, of how we caught a certain
mink, fox, coon or bear, or how we killed a certain deer. So while we
are out fishing I thought I would like to have a chat with the
trappers. And boys, all you who have not camped out for a week and
had a good time fishing, do not know how much you have lost,
especially those who need the care of a doctor.

Yes, boys, take your camp outfit and go out into the woods among
the hills, streams and lakes. There you will find one of the
most competent doctors and nurses that ever treated the ills
of human family. Do not forget to take a few copies of the
HUNTER-TRADER-TRAPPER along and other sporting magazines, as well as
some of the Harding Library, so while you are resting in camp you can
visit with the trapper boys all over the Union.

This is May 20, 1905, and the second time I have been out camping and
fishing this spring. Trout are not as plentiful as they were forty
years ago by a great deal, but we still get all we can use, and that
is plenty.

While you are out fishing do not forget to keep a lookout for signs
of game