Warrington made a successful cast not far from the lily-pods.

Zing! went the reel.

But by the pressure of his thumb he brought the runaway to a sudden halt.

The tip of the rod threatened to break! Hooked! Patty swung round the canoe, which action gave the angler freer play.

Ah, wasn't that beautiful! Two feet out of the water! Here he comes, but not more swiftly than the reel can take him.