THE CABIN IN THE WOODS It proved a difficult matter to find shelter.

All the members of the little group were wet and cold, and a bitter wind with snow began to whistle once more across the plain.

But every one strove to be cheerful and the relief that their escape had brought was still a tonic to their spirits.

Yet they were not without comment upon their condition.
"I've seen hard winters in Maine," said Obed White, "but there you were ready for them.

Here it tricks you with warm sunshine and then with snow.