The floor consisted of flat rocks laid irregularly, with many spaces of earth showing between.

The open fireplace appeared too large for the room, but the very bigness of it, as well as the blazing sticks and glowing embers, appealed strongly to Carley.

A rough-hewn log formed the mantel, and on it Carley's picture held the place of honor.

Above this a rifle lay across deer antlers.

Carley paused here in her survey long enough to kiss Glenn and point to her photograph.
"You couldn't have pleased me more." To the left of the fireplace was a rude cupboard of shelves, packed with boxes, cans, bags, and utensils.