THE WHITE WORLD 



But when, having gained something of our strength 

 through tender care and proper nourishment, we realized 

 how opportune had been the coming of our rescuers, we 

 listened eagerly to the recital of the history of the relief 

 expedition, from its setting forth till its arrival at Cape 

 Sabine. We looked forward too, to our home coming, 

 and, in the joy which filled our hearts when we stepped 

 once more upon the land we loved, I think much of our 

 long period of suffering was forgotten. 



oP 



