They put on the last of the rafters, which Jonas had collected, with great satisfaction.

Josey, especially, began to be in haste to set out on his return.
"Now," said Jonas, "I'll look around a little, just to see that there are none left behind." "O, no, I wouldn't," said Josey; "let us go.

We've got them all, I know." "I want to be sure," said Jonas, "and make thorough work of it." So saying, he began wading about in the snow, to see if he could find any more rafters.

He, however, soon satisfied himself that they were all upon the sled.

He then secured his load carefully, with the chains, and they set out upon their return, as before.
It grew dark rapidly, and the wind and storm increased.