I think I screamed; the team started suddenly, and Dick fell at my feet.

Then the truth was clear to me." A half-choked sob broke from her, but she went on.
"I couldn't move him; I must have gone nearly mad, for I tried to run to Peterson's, three miles away.

The snow blinded me, and I came back again; and by and by another team arrived.

Peterson had got lost driving home from the settlement.

After that, I can't remember anything; I'm thankful it is so--I couldn't bear it!" Then there was silence for a few moments until George rose and gently laid his hand on her shoulder.
"My sympathy's not worth much, Sylvia, but it's yours," he said.