With his last little bit of strength he raised his hand, still grasping the halter, and smiled triumphantly; then he lost consciousness.
The "coffin" was brought ashore afterwards, but no one had the hardihood to navigate it. Even towing it was a trial of temper, for it kept swinging from side to side with a heavy jerking motion with every pull at the oars.
Ramrod, I am glad to say, lived to have many a quiet paddle in his queer boat whenever he went a-fishing; and this, it appears, was all he intended it for when he built it.
Thus ended this famous moose hunt, but the talk of it lasted for many a year; and whenever a pleasure-party were out on the river enjoying a sail by moonlight, this was the one story that was never stale, and mention of "Ramrod's coffin" would cause a smile to appear on the face of even the most grave.
The moose, when brought ashore, proved to be quite young, though full-grown, as its horns were not much more than "buds."
A Girl's Patience
BY
C. J. Blake
Edith Harley was called upon to play a rather difficult part. But her patience and her obedience to the call of duty brought their own reward.