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THE BED MOUNTAIN OF ALASKA. 
" We heard the reports of your gun," they explained, as 
they hastily divided the loads of the two nearly exhausted 
men among themselves ; " and we were prepared to start 
off on a trip of our own, any way, as a last hope. What 
a glorious supply — - two hundred pounds, at the very least ! 
Where did you get them ? Are you comioletely used up ? 
Here, Jim, let me take your rifle, poor fellow. Oh, Carlo, 
you're safe, my boy ! " 
And Robert fairly cried like a baby, as he stooped and 
hugged the faithful dog, who had come, with the rest, to 
the rescue of the rescuers. 
For the next two days the camp was a scene of joyous 
activity. Outside, the wind roared, and the snow fell 
steadily, drifting deep around the two huts, and making 
them warmer than they had been at any time during the 
winter. The meat was cut into long, thin strips and hung 
in one of the chimneys, where a huge column of smoke 
was kept going, night and day. No better manufacturer 
of pemmican could be found than Solomon, who was now 
in his element. 
As fast as the meat was ready, it was stored away in a 
little cellar hole, which was dug out under the flooring of 
the cooler of the two huts. In this way over a hundred 
pounds of fine dried meat was preserved for future use. 
The vegetables and small fruits had not been harmed by 
the wolves. 
Chloe announced in woful tones, one morning early in 
January, that the tea was all gone ; but Peeschee there- 
