RETURN OF CAMPBELL 349 
On the morning of November 25 two dog teams, 
with Cherry-Garrard, Demetri, and myself, having pushed 
ahead of the mules, reached Hut Point. Cherry went 
into the hut and returned with a letter and his face trans- 
formed. I think we had then the best news that any men 
could wish for many, many a long weary day. Campbell 
and his party, having all survived the winter, had made 
their way down, arriving at Hut Point on November 6. 
We proceeded in all haste to Cape Evans, there to have 
the goodly sight of their rounding countenances. They 
had filled out wonderfully on the good and unusual food, 
and each and every one was now heavier than he had 
ever been in his life. It was a sad home-coming for them 
after their hard time. 
I can only here say that I can never be sufficiently 
grateful to all the members of the Expedition who were 
with me during this bad season, for their entire loyalty 
and good-fellowship ; never one moment's trouble and 
always cheerful and willing. 
