Above it, and across the brook, had been built a high fence constructed of aspen poles laced closely together.

The sounds therefrom proclaimed this stockade to be the dog-pen.
Lem helped Wade unpack and carry his outfit into the cabin.

It contained one room, the corner of which was filled with blocks and slabs of pine, evidently left there after the construction of the cabin, and meant for fire-wood.

The ample size of the stone fireplace attested to the severity of the winters.
"Real sawed boards on the floor!" exclaimed Lem, meaning to impress the new-comer.

"I call this a plumb good bunk." "Much too good for me," replied Wade.
"Wal, I'll look after your hosses," said Lem.