The range of vision was then very narrow, but all the glare from the snow was shut out.

Shif'less Sol unconsciously had imitated a device employed by the Esquimaux of the far north to protect their eyesight.

Sets were made for all, and they used them a few days until their eyes grew accustomed to the glare.
All had a great sense of coziness and warmth.

The snow pushed from the roof had gone to reinforce that on the ground, and it now lay heaped up beside the house to a depth of five or six feet, adding to the snugness and security of their walls.

They had gathered an ample supply of firewood, and a deep bed of coals always threw out a mellow and satisfying glow.
They did not spend their time in idleness.