Compartment Square.
Vincent V. M. Beede, R.T.F.
An Unreliable Florida Lake.
There is a lake quite near to our house which is covered with weeds and tall grass. From a distance it presents the appearance of a large swamp. In this lake there are a number of clear places, which are said to have no bottom, and are called "sinks." It is said that twice this lake has run dry, the water escaping through one of these sinks. Millions of fishes were left on the sand, and wagons came and carried them off to be sold. I have also been told that one of the farmers planted a field of rice in one of the fertile places that the lake had uncovered. The rice grew and nourished in the rich ground, when one morning, looking out to see how it was growing, he found that the lake had come back in the night and had buried his rice-field.
Have you ever tasted fresh figs? When at a friend's house the other day some were brought in, and I tasted one. I found it to be very sweet and sticky inside, and was what is called "sickish." I would like to correspond with any member of the Round Table who is interested in finding out the strange things in other countries.
Marion M. Clute, R.T.L.
Lake City, Fla.