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THE VOYAGE OF TPIE JEAXNETTE. 



again look around us and see what can be done. 



To 



make conjectures, or lay plans at this early date, Avould 

 be idle. Everything will depend on the extent of the 

 leak wdien the ship becomes entirely water borne, our 

 ability to keep her free, and the amount of fuel remain- 



Watching for S 



ing on hand. We have all the resolution to push on 

 to the highest latitude that we had upon leaving home, 

 and we can do nothins: but wait for time to show 

 whether our ability can be made to keep pace with our 

 desire. 



Beautifully pleasant weather. Were it not for the 

 intense cold we should be having weather remarkably 

 enjoyable ; skies almost entirely free from clouds, a few 



