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became so great, that all sledge-driving on the ice had gradually to 

 be given up. Onboard they were now convinced that Mylius-Ekich- 

 sen's party could not return for the present. They would be obliged 

 to wait over the summer, coming south as soon as the ice formed again: 

 and then those onboard would go out to meet them. 



Would they be able to get through the summer ? Would they 

 find game to keep not only themselves but also the dogs alive ? For 

 without the dogs there was no hope of getting back to the ship. 

 These were the questions felt by everyone onboard. 



