With the heavy club he gave his wires a sure test, and between sections, first in play, afterward to keep his circulation going, he had acquired the skill of an expert drum major.
In his work there was exercise for every muscle of his body each hour of the day, at night a bath, wholesome food, and sound sleep in a room that never knew fire.

He had gained flesh and color, and developed a greater strength and endurance than anyone ever could have guessed.
Nor did the Limberlost contain last year's terrors.

He had been with her in her hour of desolation, when stripped bare and deserted, she had stood shivering, as if herself afraid.

He had made excursions into the interior until he was familiar with every path and road that ever had been cut.

He had sounded the depths of her deepest pools, and had learned why the trees grew so magnificently.