When do we start, Josephine ?" "As soon as I can get ready and Metoosin brings the dogs," replied Josephine.

"I am going to the house now.

Will you come with me ?" It was an hour before Metoosin had brought the dogs up from the pit and they were ready to start.

Philip had armed himself with a rifle and his automatic, and Josephine had packed both medicine and food in a large basket.

The new snow was soft, and Metoosin had brought a toboggan instead of a sledge with runners.