It was almost a chateau, David thought when he first saw it, built of massive logs.

Beyond it there was a smaller building, also built of logs, and toward this Mukoki hurried with the dogs and the sledge.

He heard the welcoming cries of Mukoki's family and the excited barking of dogs as he followed Father Roland into the big cabin.

It was lighted, and warm.

Evidently some one had been keeping it in readiness for the Missioner's return.