It is extraordinary that on the days when we consider we are making good speed we do no more than on days when we have a tussle." "March 15 .-- The air temperature this morning was -35ｰ Fahr.

Last night was one of the worst I have ever experienced.

To cap everything, I developed toothache, presumably as a result of frost-bitten cheek.

I was in positive agony.

I groaned and moaned, got the medicine-chest, but could find nothing there to stop the pain.