In both directions it stretched beyond their vision.

Wabi's face was filled with dismay.

Mukoki sat with his paddle across his knees, uttering not a sound.
"What's the matter ?" asked Rod.

"Can't we make it ?" "Make it!" exclaimed Wabigoon.

"Yes--perhaps to-morrow, or the next day!" "Do you mean to say we can't get over that ice ?" "That's just exactly the predicament we are in.