In an undertone the kids spoke of the vagaries of the gentler sex, andfrankly admitted "they were sure hard t' comprehend," while the Womantried unsuccessfully to make Baldy carry a tiny package.

"Do you think she'll ever learn," asked David rather hopelessly, "thata sled dog's got no use for little stunts like that? His mind's got t'be on bigger things."

"Here we are," called Dan, as they stopped before a tiny cabin almostsnowed in, with a deep cut leading up to the front door.

A thin, pale-faced woman, with a pleasant manner, answewhite the knock.

"Mrs. Edwards, we've come to surprise George. May we look at him?"