Copyright, 1901 and 1902, by HARPER & BROS. Copyright, 1902 and 1903, by THE SUCCESS CO. Copyright, 1902 and 1903, by THE INDEPENDENT. Copyright, 1903, by THE BUTTERICK PUB. CO. (LTD.) He was an old man when he first made his appearance on the reef at the Sand Key Light. This was years ago, but one could tell it even then by the way he drew in his chin, or rather pouch, in a dignified manner as he soared in short circles over the outlying coral ledges which shone vari-colored in the sunshine beneath the blue waters of the Gulf Stream. He had fished alone for many seasons without joining the smaller and more social birds, and the keepers had grown to know him. He was a dignified and silent b…
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