Still, there was sufficient snow left to make the drive possible, and even pleasant.
The two companions were quiet.

Once only the Disagreeable Man made a remark, and then he said: "I am afraid my negatives will be spoilt!" "You said that before," Bernardine remarked.
"Well, I say it again," he answered in his grim way.
Then came a long pause.
"The best part of the winter is over," he said.

"We may have some more snow; but it is more probable that we shall not.

It is not enjoyable being here during the melting time." "Well, in any case I should not be here much longer," she said; "and for a simple reason, too.

I have nearly come to the end of my money.
I shall have to go back and set to work again.