CHAPTER II
A LUMBER CAMP IN WINTER
THE boss of the machinery crew came by the morning train and the next day the entire party were ready to start on their way.
The men rode, while the women and children sat in a comfortable carry-all drawn by four horses. The baggage and extra camp outfits were packed in a cart drawn by two mules.
"Jus' like a picture of folks going west in the gold-fever time," ventured Don, looking ahead at the escort and behind at the cart and a few riders.
"Let's play we are pioneers, shall we?" cried Dot, always ready for an exciting adventure.
"And Mete can be the pioneer and Venie his wife. Babs will be their only child," explained Don.
"Then who are we?" asked Dot.
"Me and you? Why, we are the Indians that hold up the wagon and shoot everyone," replied Don, trying to look savage.