Jack Triumphant in the Blizzard 109 



after hour, were gallantly pressing on 

 through the storm as though they saw in 

 the distance the welcome camp fire, and 

 scented their supper of white fish thawed 

 out for them before the blazing flame. 



So there was no need of losing heart while 

 the dogs were setting us such an example 

 of confidence and courage. Then we were 

 both young and strong, and had with us 

 our camp outfit of robes and blankets, and 

 if our dogs became rattled or discouraged 

 we might spread out these robes and blank- 

 ets, and getting under them, with our dogs 

 huddled around and partly on us, we could 

 at least try to keep alive during the night. 

 So trusting in a loving Providence, who had 

 more than once before marvellously opened 

 up our way, we resolved in quiet restful- 

 ness of spirit to make no change as long as 

 Jack, the glorious fellow, kept pushing on 

 with such confidence and courage. From 

 my knowledge of dogs, I decided that he was 

 confident of his course, or he never would 

 have continued on at such a rate, and so 

 inspiring all the other dogs with confidence 

 and assurance — save Koona. So with the 

 exception of the occasional cheery calls to 

 Jack, to which he always responded, and 



