They learn the uselessness of "borrowing trouble." Once in the night I woke,--woke from a pleasant dream of home.

For several seconds I was utterly bewildered; did not know where I was.
Then it burst upon me; and such a wave of desolation and trouble broke with the realization, that the tears would start in spite of all shame.

It was raining on the green hide overhead with a peculiarly soft patter.

The strong odor of burning fat from the fire filled our rude tent; to which were added the fresh, sick smells from the great newly-butchered carcass of the walrus.

The boys were sound asleep, breathing heavily.