And more than once thereafter Jean turned about and watched her with a growing perplexity.

Chayne looked to see whether her face showed any sign of fear.

On the contrary she was looking down that great sweep of ice with an actual exultation.

And it was not ignorance which allowed her to exult.

The evident anxiety of Chayne's words, and the silence which since had fallen upon one and all were alone enough to assure her that here was serious work.