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?©, 1861-1896

"The Social Cancer"

"Now
you'll see! Andeng, get the pot ready!"
But apparently Albino did not understand the business either, for
the net again came up empty. All broke out into laughter at him.
"Don't make so much noise that the fish can hear and so not let
themselves be caught. This net must be torn." But on examination all
the meshes of the net appeared to be intact.
"Give it to me," said Leon, Iday's sweetheart. He assured himself
that the fence was in good condition, examined the net and being
satisfied with it, asked, "Are you sure that it hasn't been visited
for five days?"
"Very sure! The last time was on the eve of All Saints."
"Well then, either the lake is enchanted or I'll draw up something."
Leon then dropped the pole into the water and instantly astonishment
was pictured on his countenance. Silently he looked off toward the
mountain and moved the pole about in the water, then without raising
it murmured in a low voice"
"A cayman!"
"A cayman!" repeated everyone, as the word ran from mouth to mouth
in the midst of fright and general surprise.


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