36 THE Aroostook Woops. 


other way the same, giving him a candle with four wicks. 
This he succeeds in lighting with match number three or 
four, and proceeds to the dry pine, or a leaning cedar, from 
the under side of which he gets dry kindlings and will soon 
be warm again. If a jolly smoker, he again lights his pipe, 
which under such circumstances seems most companionable, 
and then with his fire brightly blazing, cheers him up once 
more. Next morning, most likely, he has the bright sun- 
shine, if not, his trusty compass will lead him to camp and a 
good breakfast. 
