We are very near the shore, and there are glaciers all the way up." "And that other sound, like low wind--on a night so still and calm! What is it ?" "You always hear that when very close to the big mountains, Miss Standish.

It is made by the water of a thousand streams and rivulets rushing down to the sea.

Wherever there is melting snow in the mountains, you hear that song." "And this man, Alan Holt," she reminded him.

"He is a part of these things ?" "Possibly more than any other man, Miss Standish.

He was born in Alaska before Nome or Fairbanks or Dawson City were thought of.