He crossed the frozen creek, taking care not to touch the log.

On the opposite side the tracks spread out over a windfall of trees.

"Whole family mink live here," continued Mukoki.
"T'ree--mebby four--mebby five.

Build trap-house right here!" Never before had Rod seen a trap set as the old Indian now set his.

Very near the end of the log over which the mink made their trail he quickly built a shelter of sticks which when completed was in the form of a tiny wigwam.