Garth was more moved than he cared to show. "You're true blue, Charley," he said in a low tone. "You come along!"
X
ON CARIBOU LAKE
From sundown until daybreak, the ki-yi-ing and the beating of the stick-kettle on the shore desecrated the stillness of the night with scarcely any intermission. Shortly after daybreak, the wind having gone down, Hooliam sent word to Garth that he would like to start.
They were ready in a few minutes. At the sight of Charley's bundle with the others, Hooliam scowled and muttered in Cree.
"Says he can't take me," said Charley.
Garth flushed angrily. "This was all it needed," he burst out. "What reason does he give?"
"No reason," said Charley coolly. "Just talks foolish."