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Ikwa's sealskin float. It was all that Matt could do to per- 

 suade Ikwa to continue. It began to rain about ten P. M., and 

 has rained lightly ever since. I fear the doctor did not have 

 a pleasant walk back. 



Thursday, July 14. I made a short scout after duck, but 

 saw only a few eiders far out on the ice. How sweet the air 

 is, and how restful the rushing of the streams as they make 

 their way to the shore ! I feel the need of rest and quiet, 

 and it is very peaceful here. When the weather clears I shall 

 enjoy the rambles over the soft green moss, I know. 



Friday, July 15. This morning the sun was shining bright- 

 ly, and had it not been for the mosquitos the day would have 



been thoroughly en- 

 joyable. Matt and I 

 started about nine 

 A. M. to take a look 

 at the country beyond 

 Boat Camp, but I find 

 it will be impossible to 

 cross the glacial river, and yet I must get to Tooktoo Camp 

 before long. After lunch I took my shot-gun and started out 



• ( ircenlaiul Moss and Poppies 



