But we have many things to learn in this world.
Early in the afternoon I went out to catch some fish for supper.

We agreed to dispense with dinner, and have breakfast, lunch, and a good solid supper.
For some time I had poor luck.

There were either very few fish in the creek, or they were not hungry.
I had been fishing an hour or more when I saw Euphemia running toward me.
"What's the matter ?" said I.
"Oh! nothing.

I've just come to see how you were getting along.

Haven't you been gone an awfully long time?
And are those all the fish you've caught?
What little bits of things they are! I thought people who camped out caught big fish and lots of them ?" "That depends a good deal upon where they go," said I.
"Yes, I suppose so," replied Euphemia; "but I should think a stream as big as this would have plenty of fish in it.