place, and the last storm was terribly hard on us."

"Take me there, then," Jean ordered. "I want to see your women and
children."

A feeling of responsibility had suddenly come to her such as she had
never before known. These two men before her were in the depths of
despair, so something had to be done to arouse and stimulate them with
courage. Hitherto she herself had been dependent upon others, and
followed their guidance. But now it was different. Here were people
in a strange land, and in difficult circumstances who had for the time
lost their grip of things, and needed special assistance. It all came
upon her in a flash, transforming her from a follower to a leader; from
dependent girlhood to the glory of responsible womanhood.

Guided by the two men, they soon reached the encampment but a hundred
yards away. At sight of this Jean stopped and stared in profound
amazement. It was no wonder that the women and children huddled there
were cold. The ones who had fashioned these rude abodes were evidently
unacquainted with life in the open, so desolate was the place, and with
very little protection from the driving storms.

There were about ten families in all encamped here, and at the first
glance Jean could tell that they were actually starving. The women,
who received her kindly, presented as brave an appearance as possible.
But their faces were worn and haggard, showing plainly the sufferings
they had endured. The children, especially the younger ones, looked
better, having no doubt received extra food and attention.

The arrival of the visitors caused considerable excitement and interest