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ling distances of from eighty-five to one hundred 
and fifty miles, over the then almost unbroken 
plains. 
As the road was inhabited at only a few points, 
he took his food with him, camped at night, built 
a fire and cooked it, and then retired to the pri- 
vacy of his own blanket spread under his wagon, 
to enjoy the luxury of sleep ! 
That new specimens might be added to her 
collection, Mrs. Maxwell resolved to accompany 
him and share these novelties of travel. 
All superfluous graces and ornaments of cos- 
tume were dispensed with, and their place was 
supplied by a gymnastic suit of neutral tint and 
firm texture. Substantial shoes and stockings, 
a simple shade hat, a game bag, ammunition and 
gun completed her personal “ out-fit.” 
When she had prepared as much food as they 
could eat while it would remain fresh and sweet, 
she was ready to take a seat on the top of the 
loaded lumber wagon beside her husband, or occa- 
sionally to occupy the saddle of a restless little 
“ broncho ” that was taken along to do duty 
whenever occasion demanded. 
Many were the exciting adventures through 
which they passed ; and many more the hardships. 
The latter were soon forgotten when the speci- 
mens were obtained for which they were endured. 
Such success, however, was not always attained. 
