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over a happy company. We have no difficulty now in 

 distinguishing hearts from diamonds on our dirty cards. 

 It is wonderful what an effect lio-ht has. I believe I am 



o 



becoming a fire-worshipper. It is strange enough that 

 fire-worship should not exist in the Arctic countries. 



' For the sons of men 

 Fire is the best, 

 And the sight of the sun.' 



<l A newspaper appears on board now. Framsjaa* 

 (news of, or outlook from, the Fraui] is its name, and our 

 doctor is its irresponsible editor. The first number was 

 read aloud this evening, and gave occasion for much 

 merriment. Amongst its contents are : 



'WINTER IN THE ICE. 



(Contribution to the Infant Framsjaa.} 



FAR in the ice there lies a ship, boys, 



Mast and sail, ice to the very tip, boys ; 



But, perfectly clear, 



If you listen you can hear, 



There is life and fun on board that ship, boys. 



What can it be ? 



Come along and see 



It is Nansen and his men that laugh, boys. 



* Apparently modelled on the title of the well-known magazine, 

 Kringsjaa, which means " A Look Around" or "Survey." Framsjaa 

 might be translated " The Pram's Look-Out." 



