"The air is fresh, the sun shines warm, the birds are singing; it makes me feel good." "Yes, it is pleasant to have spring with us again," answered his wife.

"I think, though, that in winter I am happier.

In summer I am always worried.

I am afraid for the children to be out of my sight, and when you are away on a hunt I am distraught until you are home safe." "Well, if the redskins let us alone this summer it will be something new," he said, laughing.

"By the way, Bess, some new people came to the fort last night.