Have not taken bath for
two weeks, ashamed of my ribs which stick out like skeletons.
Monday, October 5th. - Temp. 30 degrees. Wind S.E. Snow on the
ground. Up late. Waited Wallace to mend moccasins. Late start.
Crossed bad swamp to big lake, wading icy water. Dried feet and
drank cup soup. Stopped island in P.M. to get berries. All talk
much of home now. At camp fire George told me of his plans to get
married and his love story.
Tuesday, October 6th. - Temp. 48 degrees. Rain and snow in A.M.
George shot partridge before breakfast. Rained most of night.
Started expecting to portage to lake first west of Height of Land.
Got into rough sea, exciting time. Found river of considerable
size emptying into that lake. Ran into it and prepared to finish
in the morning. George and I ran on rock shooting rapid.
Beautiful night - cold. Feel all cold.
Wednesday, October 7th. - Thermometer out of order. Heavy frost.
Ran down river into lake, west of barren mountain, climbed to scout
on day after entering lake W. of Height of Land. Stopped and fed
well on our moss berries and cranberries. Took some along.
Started Height of Land portage. Happy to be back. Very thin pea
soup breakfast. Some with berries for lunch. Weak.
Thursday, October 8th. - Thermometer N.G. Very frosty. Dreamed
last night we were going out of bush, very weak and hungry.
