We also put
up our camp in an easy way we thought. Three little poles were
required to keep up our tent. They were quite handy; but it took
me some time before I could cut them down.
That day at noon, when I left my dunnage bag with lots of films in,
and hung the bag on a short stump, Mr. Hubbard told me, "If we get
out safe to Northwest River, I think you or I might stay there this
winter, and try and get out some of the things we are leaving,
especially the films. If we could get out in time of the last trip
of the _Virginia Lake_, Wallace and you could go home. Or if you
would stay, Wallace and I could go home."
I told him I would be very much in a hurry to go home, and wouldn't
wish to stay out here for the winter. "But if you wish, and rather
have me stay, I will stay for the winter and try and get the things
out for you."
He was so glad about it and said, "It will be better, of course, if
you would stay, as you could make a better guess for the things
than I would."
Saturday, October 17th. - We followed the river, and without
anything to eat all day. Only tea we had. Sometimes we would be
completely done out.
