But these lads of The Labrador loved to stand upon their feet like men and face and conquer the elements like hardy men of courage.

This is the way of boys the world over--eager for the time when they may assume the responsibility of manhood.

Such a time comes earlier to the lads of The Labrador than with us.

In that stern land there is no idling and there are no holidays, and every one, the lad as well as his father, must always do his part, which is his best.
Fort Pelican, the nearest port at which the mail boat called, was seventy miles eastward from The Jug.

With the uncertainty of wind and tide the boat journey to Fort Pelican usually consumed three days, and with equal time required for return, the voyage could seldom be accomplished in less than six days.