This was a little disappointing, for he had made up his mind to explore the gloomy, sunless gulch at his first opportunity.

He had no doubt that Wabi would join in the adventure.

Or he might take his own time, and explore it alone.

He was reasonably sure that from somewhere on the opposite ridge a descent could be made into it.
Wabi was in camp when they arrived.

He had set eighteen traps and had shot two spruce partridges.