We found fair footing after we had passed the big scraper, and, coming to a house a mile or so down the road called them out of bed.

It was growing light and they made us comfortable around a big stove, and gave us breakfast.

The good man of the house took us home in a big sleigh after the chores were done.

We met David Brower coming after us, and if we'd been gone a year we couldn't have received a warmer welcome..