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several places were it was 12 to 15 in. deep.  The burlap therefore came in very handy
for we wrapped our feet in it and thus kept the snow from
getting into our shoe tops.  We to-day went directly to the open field
then crossed <s>it</s> to the west side where there were quite a lot of old
rails.  While crossing the field we saw 2 dogs; they ran along the 
west side disappearing into the woods bordering the south side.

Here again no men were visible.  In fact there were no foot prints
of human beings seen during our entire stay in the ravine.  While on
the west side looking back across the field we saw a large hawk.
It was of a light color underneath and of a brown color above.

While examining the fence rails we saw but a short distance away
a large Tulip tree, that had from some cause or other had a large portion
of its trunk cracked from the body of the tree <s>and I stood</s> which leaned several inches
away from it.  This portion looked as if it were well seasoned.

With the aid of the rails we pried off two large slabs, one of which
we took with us besides two old rails.  We build our camp fire
on the same spot selected last Sat.  Our wood burned nicely
when once started.  Coffee was prepared and dinner eaten.  We several
times looked in the direction of the hollow tree, but the owl
was not to be seen.  After dinner we took a little trip down
        