CHAPTER V.
IN WHICH THE CHARACTER OF BIM KELSO FLASHES OUT IN A STRANGE ADVENTURE THAT BEGINS THE WEAVING OF A LONG THREAD OF ROMANCE.
The shell of the cabin was finished that day.

Its puncheon floor was in place but its upper floor was to be laid when the boards were ready.

Its two doors were yet to be made and hung, its five windows to be fitted and made fast, its walls to be chinked with clay mortar.

Samson and Harry stayed that evening after the rest were gone, smoothing the puncheon floor.

They made a few nails at the forge after supper and went over to Abe's store about nine.