To be sure , Dan often wondered why it was the pond was so deserted this summer . He could not recall having seen a single person on it save himself . Still , it did not cross his mind that there could be any particular reason for this . He always fished up in the cool , dim creeks , which long experience had taught him were best for trout , and came and went by a convenient wood path ; but he had no thought of concealment in so doing . He would not have cared had all Carleton seen him . He had done very well with his fish so far , and prices for trout at the Lake went up every day . Dan was an enterprising boy , and a general favourite with the hotel owners . They knew that he could always be depended on . Mrs. Phillips met him at the door when he reached home . `` See , Mother , '' said Dan exultantly , as he held up his fish . `` Just look at that fellow , will you ? A pound if he 's an ounce ! I ought to get a good price for these , I can tell you . Let me have my dinner now , and I 'll go right over to the Lake with them . '' `` It 's a long walk for you , Danny , '' replied his mother pityingly , `` and it 's too hot to go so far . I 'm afraid you 'll get sun-struck or something . You 'd better wait till the cool of the evening . You 're looking real pale and thin this while back . '' `` Oh , I 'm all right , Mother , '' assured Dan cheerfully . `` I do n't mind the heat a bit .
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