In half an hour it'll be dawn." He moved toward the timber, and Aldous set about building a fire.

He was careful not to awaken Joanne.

The fire was crackling cheerily when he went to the lake for water.

Returning he saw the faint glow of candlelight in Joanne's tepee.

Five minutes later she appeared, and all thought of danger, and the discomfort of his sleepless night, passed from him at sight of her.
Her eyes were still a little misty with sleep when he took her in his arms and kissed her, but she was deliciously alive, and glad, and happy.