It was the usual cabin of the frontier, although somewhat larger.

The bed on which Shif'less Sol sat was evidently that of the father and mother, while two large ones behind the curtain were used by the children.

On the shelf stood a pail half full of drinking water, and by the side of it a tin cup.

Dried herbs hung over the fireplace, and two or three chests stood in the corners.
The clothing of the children was scattered about.

Unprepared food for breakfast stood on a table.