172 THE LIFE OF E. J. PECK 



and strain to provide for one's loved ones was very 

 great and sore. 



" Mrs. Peck did wonders in the way of making 

 our log-hut bright and cheerful. Our little sitting- 

 room was most tastefully arranged, and our meal- 

 times were ordered with as much regularity as if 

 we had been living in England. 



" We had Indian girls from time to time, as ser- 

 vants, and one of these especially became very 

 useful and helpful. 



" Mrs. Peck's daily life was somewhat as follows. 

 After the Indian maid had lighted the fires so that 

 the rooms were fairly warmed, the little ones were 

 washed and dressed. 



" Breakfast followed this, consisting often of 

 fried fish, porridge, etc. Then came the morning 

 family devotions, reading and prayers. 



" After prayers, various domestic matters were 

 attended to, dinner prepared, children's clothing 

 looked over and mended or newly made. Then at 

 i p.m. came dinner. 



" After dinner, our little ones were amused and 

 taught, and during my absences from the station, 

 Mrs. Peck held school for the children belonging 

 to the Hudson's Bay Company's employes. 



" Tea came at 5 p.m., after which our little ones 

 were read to, and put into bed." 



After the little ones were tucked into bed, in 

 that icy northern home of the Pecks, a few other 



