The third trial fastened the hook firmly in Daisy's hat.

In vain Daisy gently sought to release it; she was obliged at last to ask help of Sam.
"That ar's no good, Miss Daisy," said Sam, as he got the fly out of its difficulty.
"If I could only throw it in----" said Daisy.

And this time with a very great effort she did succeed in swinging the bait by a gentle motion to the very spot.

No statue was more motionless than Daisy then.

She had eyes and ears for nothing but the trout in the brook.