It is very certain that he did not squander them in riotous living.

Subsequent events indicate that they were sent through the hands of the traders, Messrs.

Thompson and Sinclair, to the States, there to be deposited to his credit.
The autumnal months had now passed away, and the blasts of approaching winter warned the hunters that they must seek a refuge from its storms.
Mr.Carson had produced so favorable an impression upon the men at the fort on the Platte river, that they sent him a very urgent invitation to return, and take the very responsible position of steward or purveyor for the garrison during the winter.

They offered him such ample emolument that he accepted their proposition, though many other parties were eager to obtain his services.

I cannot help remarking, in this connection, in special reference to any of my young readers, that this is the true secret of success in life.