130 THE ADIRONDACK. 



his piercing black eye fixed on the dog. " Be still !" 

 he exclaimed, and then, as if talking to himself, 

 added, " it is strange, but he is watching you, he 

 smelt danger." His keen nose probably winded some 

 wild animal prowling about our camp — attracted 

 thither by the savory smell of venison. I gently car- 

 essed the noble fellow, and rose from my hard couch. 

 The whole group were standing listlessly around the 

 fire, yawning and stretching, while the few jokes that 

 were cracked created only a mockery of laughter. 



Yours truly. 



