"It's snowing harder than ever, but I think we had better go out as soon as we can see and have a look up the brook.
Jamie may not be so far away.

We may find him bivouacked quite close to camp.

The snow is getting deep and we shall not find travelling easy." "We'll be lookin' the best we can, whatever," agreed David.

"I couldn't bide in the tent with Jamie gone.

I'm wakin' with a wonderful heavy heart.