| mtravellerh |
12-23-2008 03:27 PM |
Graydon, William Murray: The Camp in the Snow v1 23 dec 2008
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Another book by my new favorite author.
Novel published in 1894.
Quote:
Already more than an hour had passed since they left the cabin. They advanced with redoubled caution, working two abreast, and patting the roof and sides of the tunnel to make them secure. The long and trying ordeal came to an end at last, and glorious was the reward.
The slab of bark, with which Jerry was digging, suddenly struck something hard. It proved to be a rock, and the boys cleared the space around it with frantic haste. A moment later they fairly tumbled into the triangular cavity between the two great boulders.
It was indeed the storehouse. With greedy hands they tore away the sled and clutched at the precious supplies lying underneath. The fear of bringing an avalanche down on their heads was all that kept them from bursting into hearty cheers.
“We are saved,” cried Hamp, as he got hold of the tin box of matches and struck a light.
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