Part, Chapter
1 I, I | travellers. The name of Paulina Barnett, the rival of the Pfeiffers,
2 I, I | of Carpentaria, Paulina Barnett had given proof of the qualities
3 I, I | ordinary woman; she was Paulina Barnett, a laureate of the Royal
4 I, I | five years older than Mrs Barnett, and was tall and strongly
5 I, I | was in honour of Paulina Barnett that Captain Craventy was
6 I, I | north. It was for Paulina Barnett that the large saloon of
7 I, II | Captain Craventy?”~“Mrs Barnett?”~What do you think of your
8 I, II | help smiling at Mrs Paulina Barnett’s question. They were talking
9 I, II | it, Captain,” replied Mrs Barnett, “and we shall now see the
10 I, II | used,” replied Mrs Paulina Barnett; “but I think you spoke
11 I, II | explanation to Mrs Paulina Barnett.~“Until 1839, madam,” said
12 I, II | exportation of furs?” inquired Mrs Barnett.~“The depopulation of the
13 I, II | Yes,” said Mrs Paulina Barnett, “the fact of the fur-bearing
14 I, II | North-west passage.”~Mrs Paulina Barnett was now well informed as
15 I, II | hurrah! three cheers for Mrs Barnett! A cheer for the Captain.”~
16 I, IV | factories; so that Mrs Paulina Barnett was able to watch the working
17 I, IV | the end made Mrs Paulina Barnett nearly as enthusiastic as
18 I, IV | do~~~~17. Mrs Paulina Barnett.~~~~~~8. Garry, do~~~~
19 I, IV | sledge provided for Mrs Barnett and her faithful Madge was
20 I, IV | devoted; and Mrs Paulina Barnett had already struck up a
21 I, V | frequented by game. Mrs Barnett was astonished at the skill
22 I, V | first; then Mrs Paulina Barnett and Madge, the latter dexterously
23 I, V | to slacken speed, and Mrs Barnett and Madge also exchanged
24 I, V | exclaimed Mrs Paulina Barnett. “What a difference between
25 I, V | What, Madge !” cried Mrs Barnett, “you have forgotten the
26 I, V | believe you!”~Mrs Paulina Barnett could not help smiling.~“
27 I, V | Thus spoke Mrs Paulina Barnett, carried away by her vivid
28 I, VI | with delight.~Mrs Paulina Barnett and Jaspar Hobson availed
29 I, VI | exclaimed Mrs Paulina Barnett. “These prismatic effects
30 I, VI | Indeed!” exclaimed Mrs Barnett, smiling at the Lieutenant’
31 I, VI | and America?” inquired Mrs Barnett.~“Yes, madam; and I admired
32 I, VI | was exaggerating, and Mrs Barnett could easily have retorted
33 I, VI | English America. Mrs Paulina Barnett and Madge took a great interest
34 I, VI | accompanied them with Mrs Paulina Barnett, and they went several miles
35 I, VI | here, Lieutenant,” said Mrs Barnett.~“Well, madam,” replied
36 I, VI | are they doing?” asked Mrs Barnett.~“They are fighting, madam,”
37 I, VI | value?” asked Mrs Paulina Barnett.~“Yes, madam,” replied Hobson; “
38 I, VI | well as anything else.”~Mrs Barnett and Lieutenant Hobson had
39 I, VI | implacable rage !” exclaimed Mrs Barnett.~“Yes,” replied the Lieutenant; “
40 I, VI | mean, Lieutenant,” said Mrs Barnett.~“Well, go nearer, madam,”
41 I, VII | to traverse. Mrs Paulina Barnett had reason to own the justice
42 I, VII | was seen, and Mrs Paulina Barnett expressed her surprise at
43 I, VII | by Lieutenant Hobson. Mrs Barnett was present at the operation,
44 I, VII | must congratulate you, Mrs Barnett, on being a more cosmopolitan
45 I, VII | man?” inquired Mrs Paulina Barnett.~“Certainly,” replied Hobson,
46 I, VII | right, Lieutenant,” said Mrs Barnett; “and if ever you try the
47 I, VII | of fashion,” replied Mrs Barnett.~“O madam,” cried the Lieutenant, “
48 I, VII | am afraid so,” said Mrs Barnett, laughing; “and probably
49 I, VII | sentiments?” exclaimed Mrs Barnett.~“Well, madam, what am I
50 I, VII | Lieutenant Hobson,” said Mrs Barnett, “I think I know you well
51 I, VII | any time, then,” said Mrs Barnett, rising; “give the signal
52 I, VII | congenial companions. Mrs Barnett, Madge, and Lieutenant Hobson
53 I, VII | did not disguise from Mrs Barnett that bears were prowling
54 I, VIII | course given to Mrs Paulina Barnett, who was delighted with
55 I, VIII | morning; and when Mrs Paulina Barnett heard of the plan, she begged
56 I, VIII | first day was passed. Mrs Barnett, Hobson, two or three soldiers,
57 I, VIII | one which was to take Mrs Barnett and Hobson to the Indian
58 I, VIII | Lieutenant Hobson, who with Mrs Barnett had been attentively examining
59 I, VIII | and scarcer?” inquired Mrs Barnett.~“Yes, madam,” replied the
60 I, VIII | robbers?” asked Mrs Paulina Barnett.~“No, madam,” replied the
61 I, VIII | next day, May 31st, Mrs Barnett and Jaspar Hobson were on
62 I, VIII | Confidence; so that Mrs Barnett and Jaspar Hobson had to
63 I, VIII | tucked under his arm. Mrs Barnett and Lieutenant Hobson, seated
64 I, VIII | considerable length.~Mrs Barnett and the Lieutenant, as was
65 I, VIII | of moderate height. Mrs Barnett and the Lieutenant landed
66 I, VIII | children of Arctic lands.~Mrs Barnett and Jaspar Hobson accompanied
67 I, VIII | Then accompanied by Mrs Barnett, he explored the neighbourhood
68 I, IX | we never noticed it, Mrs Barnett!”~“Are you afraid of a storm?”
69 I, IX | embarked at once with Mrs Barnett.~But just as they were pushing
70 I, IX | hesitated to start, but as Mrs Barnett was with him caution was
71 I, IX | Confidence.”~“Well,” said Mrs Barnett cheerfully, “our trip will
72 I, IX | north. I don’t suppose Mrs Barnett would mind a walk of twenty
73 I, IX | haul down his sail.~Mrs Barnett and Hobson endeavoured to
74 I, IX | saw its approach; and Mrs Barnett and the Lieutenant, with
75 I, IX | disappeared !~Mrs Paulina Barnett looked inquiringly at Hobson.~“
76 I, IX | Unhappy man !” murmured Mrs Barnett; and at the risk of being
77 I, IX | element he loved so well.~Mrs Barnett and Hobson sank back upon
78 I, IX | Lieutenant,” replied Mrs Barnett; “let us make another effort.
79 I, IX | aside for an instant. Mrs Barnett was indefatigable, and the
80 I, IX | over the helm?” said Mrs Barnett in a slight lull of the
81 I, IX | an abandoned wreck. Mrs Barnett and Hobson, flung to the
82 I, IX | Lieutenant.~“No, no,” cried Mrs Barnett : “alone, you may save yourself;
83 I, IX | in time. Hobson and Mrs Barnett, already half drowned, felt
84 I, IX | another did the sane for Mrs Barnett, and the three kayaks, skilfully
85 I, X | the same night when Mrs Barnett and Lieutenant Hobson knocked
86 I, X | hospitality, and Mrs Paulina Barnett was most profuse in her
87 I, X | them; but this time Mrs Barnett and the Lieutenant shared
88 I, X | between these two. Mrs Paulina Barnett was an earnest student with
89 I, X | celebrated Company,” said Mrs Barnett.~“I do not defend it in
90 I, X | had failed?” inquired Mrs Barnett.~“No, madam; and in spite
91 I, X | man of energy,” added Mrs Barnett; “and he gave proof of his
92 I, X | And,” exclaimed Mrs Barnett, pressing his hand, “I will
93 I, X | Lieutenant!” replied Mrs Barnett; “and it appears to me that
94 I, X | the north or west; and Mrs Barnett, on her side, told of her
95 I, XI | the full sympathy of Mrs Barnett, who, as the guest of the
96 I, XI | already far off,” said Mrs Barnett; “very likely they have
97 I, XI | for us.”~“But,” said Mrs Barnett, “cannot we find out to
98 I, XI | in the same manner.”~Mrs Barnett was right; they might possibly
99 I, XI | person jumping,” added Mrs Barnett; “for there is no mark of
100 I, XII | high latitudes?” was Mrs Barnett’s natural question after
101 I, XII | I thought,” resumed Mrs Barnett, “that after the absorption
102 I, XII | high esteem?” asked Mrs Barnett.~“Yes, madam, and with good
103 I, XII | to our rivals,” added Mrs Barnett.~“Yes, especially. . . At
104 I, XII | the little harbour Port Barnett.~By building the fort a
105 I, XII | and towards evening Mrs Barnett, the Lieutenant, Sergeant
106 I, XII | But, Mr Black,” said Mrs Barnett, “do you not yourself take
107 I, XII | understand, Mr Black,” said Mrs Barnett, “that this solar eclipse
108 I, XII | am quite aware of it, Mrs Barnett,” replied the astronomer; “
109 I, XIII | already remarked to Mrs Barnett, there was not a rock, a
110 I, XIII | room. The Lieutenant, Mrs Barnett, Thomas Black, Madge, Mrs
111 I, XIII | sergeant, Thomas Black, Mrs Barnett, and her faithful Madge,
112 I, XIII | satisfaction of Mrs Paulina Barnett, who congratulated the originator
113 I, XIII | household fell to Mrs Paulina Barnett, and this good woman, with
114 I, XIV | and a table. Mrs Paulina Barnett and Madge were installed
115 I, XIV | secure the services of Mrs Barnett as god-mother, an honour
116 I, XIV | madam,” he often said to Mrs Barnett; “I have some experience
117 I, XIV | Mr Hobson,” replied Mrs Barnett; “and you have evidently
118 I, XIV | sight to see Mrs Paulina Barnett join them and step briskly
119 I, XIV | which neither Mrs Paulina Barnett nor the astronomer, Thomas
120 I, XIV | creature?” inquired Mrs Paulina Barnett of Sabine, who replied in
121 I, XV | were plentiful, Mrs Paulina Barnett being invited to accompany
122 I, XV | this peculiarity to Mrs Barnett, who replied somewhat hastily
123 I, XV | it, then,” inquired Mrs Barnett, “that this land is not
124 I, XV | phenomenon?” inquired Mrs Barnett.~“Well, madam,” replied
125 I, XV | little promontory, whilst Mrs Barnett, Hobson, and Long, after
126 I, XV | many of them !” said Mrs Barnett.~“No, madam,” replied Jaspar, “
127 I, XV | will you join us, Mrs Barnett?”~“No, thank you. I will
128 I, XV | now one o’clock, and Mrs Barnett having joined them, the
129 I, XV | chatting pleasantly, and Mrs Barnett was ready to join in the
130 I, XV | Why not?” inquired Mrs Barnett with some surprise.~“Because
131 I, XVI | the Lieutenant called Mrs Barnett’s attention to the great
132 I, XVI | said the Lieutenant to Mrs Barnett, “is to secure to the beavers
133 I, XVI | beaver in sight,” said Mrs Barnett; “is this a deserted village?”~“
134 I, XVI | two sledges conveyed Mrs Barnett, the Lieutenant, Sergeant
135 I, XVI | going after one foe, and Mrs Barnett, Hobson, and the Sergeant,
136 I, XVI | Frenchman bowed politely to Mrs Barnett, and the Lieutenant was
137 I, XVI | it off, he turned to Mrs Barnett, and said “ Ladies are fond
138 I, XVI | remembrance of our meeting.”~Mrs Barnett hesitated for a moment,
139 I, XVII | completely changed. Mrs Barnett’s delight and enthusiasm
140 I, XVII | rapidly as skaters on ice; Mrs Barnett had early practised wearing
141 I, XVII | was extremely proud. Mrs Barnett stood god-mother to the
142 I, XVIII| were heard, of which Mrs Barnett could not conjecture the
143 I, XVIII| all these things, and Mrs Barnett and Madge were gradually
144 I, XVIII| was nothing to excite Mrs Barnett’s surprise in their ready
145 I, XVIII| good folks required. Mrs Barnett generally read aloud, and
146 I, XVIII| lives in her service. Mrs Barnett shared everything with her
147 I, XVIII| several soldiers, and Mrs Barnett herself ventured to creep
148 I, XVIII| was soon over; but Mrs Barnett bad made good use of her
149 I, XVIII| But, Lieutenant,” said Mrs Barnett, “can we not count upon
150 I, XVIII| cold.’ “~“But,” said Mrs Barnett, “we are more than 8° further
151 I, XVIII| you allude?” inquired Mrs Barnett; “I assure you I take the
152 I, XVIII| What!” exclaimed Mrs Barnett, “at Fort Reliance, on the
153 I, XIX | Lieutenant Hobson, Mrs Barnett, Madge, and a few others
154 I, XIX | woman, who, approaching Mrs Barnett, held out her hand.~The
155 I, XIX | refinement, and watched Mrs Barnett and the women of the fort
156 I, XIX | escape any one, and Mrs Barnett, who chatted for some time
157 I, XIX | taken a great fancy to Mrs Barnett. But sociable as she was,
158 I, XIX | the young girl invited Mrs Barnett to visit their snow-hut,
159 I, XIX | should be prowling about, Mrs Barnett set out for “ Cape Esquimaux,”
160 I, XIX | hesitate, and Mrs Paulina Barnett did not hesitate! Followed
161 I, XIX | respects inside.~And Mrs Barnett soon discovered that the
162 I, XIX | hurried out at once, but Mrs Barnett, rather than hurt the feelings
163 I, XIX | Once out of the hut, Mrs Barnett drew a long sigh of relief,
164 I, XIX | hours together with Mrs Barnett, if the term “talking” can
165 I, XIX | on both sides. When Mrs Barnett read aloud, Kalumah listened
166 I, XIX | characteristic of their origin.~Mrs Barnett had the patience to translate
167 I, XIX | English rendering of Mrs Barnett’s translation, which may
168 I, XIX | was sorry to part with Mrs Barnett, who would gladly have retained
169 I, XIX | touching. She presented Mrs Barnett with a copper ring, and
170 I, XX | Borealis!” exclaimed Mrs Barnett.~Thomas Black indignantly
171 I, XX | unable to do so; but Mrs Barnett was invaluable in setting
172 I, XX | Lieutenant Hobson wished Mrs Barnett a happy new year, and complimented
173 I, XXI | Lieutenant,” exclaimed Mrs Barnett, “nothing has been wanting
174 I, XXI | turned to the window, and Mrs Barnett joined the other women,
175 I, XXI | looked round to see Mrs Barnett beside him.~“Something must
176 I, XXI | All, together with Mrs Barnett, hastened to the window,
177 I, XXI | wish to go himself, Mrs Barnett said earnestly, “You are
178 I, XXI | chose the Sergeant. Mrs Barnett pressed the brave man’s
179 I, XXI | officer’s assistance; but Mrs Barnett had been beforehand with
180 I, XXI | laid in a warm bed, and Mrs Barnett and Madge watched by him
181 I, XXII | Well, Lieutenant,” said Mrs Barnett, laughing, “you were good
182 I, XXII | neither Paulina river nor Port Barnett. I must say I have been
183 I, XXII | and we will call it Lake Barnett. I hope that it at least
184 I, XXII | superior officer,” replied Mrs Barnett, extending her hand to the
185 I, XXII | disappearing from the ocean, Lake Barnett was also laying aside its
186 I, XXII | Fortunately we have still Lake Barnett, and I don’t suppose our
187 I, XXII | the matter over with Mrs Barnett, Mac-Nab, and Rae.~Thomas
188 I, XXIII| and confidence?~He and Mrs Barnett had many a talk on the subject;
189 I, XXIII| you mean?” inquired Mrs Barnett; “a danger from men, from
190 I, XXIII| Besides, Lieutenant,” said Mrs Barnett, “the Canadians, whose arrival
191 I, XXIII| all this?” inquired Mrs Barnett.~“I conclude that it is
192 I, XXIII| could do so either.”~Mrs Barnett looked inquiringly at Hobson.~“
193 I, XXIII| be mistaken observed Mrs Barnett.~“I am not mistaken. I saw
194 I, XXIII| from that?” inquired Mrs Barnett.~“I conclude madam,” replied
195 I, XXIII| therefore I am anxious.”~Mrs Barnett asked no more questions.
196 I, XXIII| that very day he and Mrs Barnett, by means of beach-marks
197 I, XXIII| multiply near the fort. Mrs Barnett did not fail to note this
198 I, XXIII| out his troubles to Mrs Barnett. The good lady felt sincerely
199 I, XXIII| but, Mr Black,” said Mrs Barnett, “suppose, for the sake
200 I, XXIII| Mr Black,” resumed Mrs Barnett, “if you lose the eclipse
201 I, XXIII| in a serious illness. Mrs Barnett and Hobson tried in vain
202 I, XXIII| Only fancy !” cried Mrs Barnett.~“We can soon prove it,”
203 II, I | the astronomer, or Mrs Barnett, would certainly have noticed
204 II, I | left the cape except Mrs Barnett, Madge, Thomas Black, and
205 II, I | officers.~Since the eclipse Mrs Barnett had not uttered a word.
206 II, I | Then, Lieutenant,” said Mrs Barnett at last, “all the strange
207 II, I | indeed explained,” said Mrs Barnett, “and your presentiments
208 II, I | Poor Mr Black,” said Mrs Barnett, “it must be owned that
209 II, I | this is why,” said Mrs. Barnett, looking at the Lieutenant, “
210 II, II | knew, however, that Mrs Barnett was not a woman to sink
211 II, II | over the sea?” observed Mrs Barnett.~“It would be prudent certainly,”
212 II, II | Lieutenant?” broke in Mrs Barnett.~“Why, madam?” replied Hobson; “
213 II, II | can’t make out,” said Mrs Barnett, “whereabouts in the Polar
214 II, II | suppose we are?” inquired Mrs Barnett.~“Most likely between the
215 II, II | Lieutenant,” replied Mrs Barnett, quickly.~“Why not, madam,
216 II, II | alone, or accompanied by Mrs Barnett. The latter, inured to danger,
217 II, II | Lieutenant,” at last said Mrs Barnett, “don’t you mean to make
218 II, II | ours, Lieutenant,” said Mrs Barnett. “Others return from their
219 II, II | map in the presence of Mrs Barnett and Sergeant Long.~It was
220 II, II | just at present,” said Mrs Barnett.~Hobson took his compasses,
221 II, II | after all!” exclaimed Mrs Barnett.~“Too fast, madam, when
222 II, II | Nothing to try?” said Mrs Barnett after a pause.~“Nothing,
223 II, III | to be accompanied by Mrs Barnett and Sergeant Long, and expected
224 II, III | absence of the Lieutenant.~Mrs Barnett had endeavoured to reason
225 II, III | were hastening back to Lake Barnett, flying close, although
226 II, III | they not?” inquired Mrs Barnett.~“Yes, madam, but unless
227 II, III | however, leave us?” added Mrs Barnett.~“Oh yes, madam, everything
228 II, III | as messengers?” asked Mrs Barnett.~“A good idea, madam, a
229 II, III | Lieutenant?” inquired Mrs Barnett.~“I should be very agreeably
230 II, III | Esquimaux!” observed Mrs Barnett with a smile. “That name,
231 II, III | unfortunate too. We have lost Port Barnett and Paulina River; who can
232 II, III | notice, he rejoined Mrs Barnett and Sergeant Long.~“Madam,”
233 II, III | are right,” replied Mrs Barnett; “but I feel sure that Kalumah
234 II, III | Hobson quite agreed with Mrs Barnett, and Sergeant Long observed—~“
235 II, III | Bay, and Hobson called Mrs Barnett’s attention to the important
236 II, III | Bay and Washburn Bay.~Mrs Barnett could not look at the changed
237 II, III | we didn’t call it Paulina Barnett Bay!”~“Yes,” replied the
238 II, IV | Before taking any rest, Mrs Barnett, Hobson, and Long, were
239 II, IV | t you agree with me, Mrs Barnett?”~“Indeed I do,” replied
240 II, IV | of the island, whilst Mrs Barnett rested at the foot of a
241 II, IV | the open sky, although Mrs Barnett declared herself quite ready
242 II, IV | his observations to Mrs Barnett. He did not disguise from
243 II, IV | for help were heard.~Mrs Barnett started to her feet, and
244 II, IV | Sergeant!”~And followed by Mrs Barnett, he rushed towards the burrow,
245 II, IV | Sergeant!” exclaimed Mrs Barnett; “what has happened?”~“Nothing,”
246 II, IV | brave fellow,” said Mrs Barnett, pressing his hand.~Long’
247 II, IV | some other place. This Mrs Barnett would not allow. A night
248 II, IV | twilight set in, and Mrs Barnett occasionally joined in the
249 II, IV | would imagine,” said Mrs Barnett, “that we were floating
250 II, IV | Lieutenant,” rejoined Mrs Barnett, “could there be a pleasanter
251 II, IV | not help smiling at Mrs Barnett’s fancies. The brave woman
252 II, IV | Michael to the former Port Barnett the coast ran in an almost
253 II, IV | Hope the same day, and Mrs Barnett was also eager to return
254 II, IV | formerly protected Port Barnett from the east winds.~It
255 II, V | in a glass of water.”~Mrs Barnett acquainted Madge with the
256 II, V | and his “staff,” and Mrs Barnett and Madge differed from
257 II, V | now. He often assured Mrs Barnett, Madge, and Long that he
258 II, V | for some time.~When Mrs Barnett expressed her surprise that
259 II, V | that were going on.~Mrs Barnett kept up a good heart through
260 II, V | between the fort and Port Barnett. It will be remembered that
261 II, V | the eastern slopes of Lake Barnett. Many were the birch-trees,
262 II, V | neglected in the factory. Mrs Barnett, Madge, Mrs Mac-Nab, Mrs
263 II, V | alike indefatigable. Mrs Barnett knew that they would all
264 II, V | such circumstances. Mrs Barnett and Madge devoted all their
265 II, VI | Lieutenant?” inquired Mrs Barnett on the morning of the 27th
266 II, VI | anywhere near it,” said Mrs Barnett. “Whatever land we approach
267 II, VI | vessel!”~“Well,” rejoined Mrs Barnett, “why should not our conveyance
268 II, VI | keep watch, then,” said Mrs Barnett, “and ascertain our position
269 II, VI | out on the court, that Mrs Barnett received visitors. It was
270 II, VI | to the fort, and told Mrs Barnett and Sergeant Long of his
271 II, VI | Lieutenant explained to Mrs Barnett, had it already been broken,
272 II, VI | later Hobson was telling Mrs Barnett of his scheme. As he expected
273 II, VI | would take his place.~Mrs Barnett understood and said no more
274 II, VI | make it. The next day Mrs Barnett merely told her companions
275 II, VII | industriously, and Mrs Paulina Barnett was reading aloud; but she
276 II, VII | passage, where they found Mrs Barnett, who wished to press their
277 II, VII | The door was opened, Mrs Barnett closed it behind the Lieutenant
278 II, VII | Lieutenant had told Mrs Barnett, fishermen often visited
279 II, VIII | CHAPTER VIII.~ MRS. PAULINA BARNETT’S EXCURSION.~The whole morning
280 II, VIII | and what was formerly Fort Barnett, forming a kind of estuary
281 II, VIII | re-entering the public room.~Mrs Barnett and Madge were told of the
282 II, VIII | last.~On September 3rd Mrs Barnett resolved to go a few miles
283 II, VIII | Madge agreed at once to Mrs Barnett’s proposal, and without
284 II, VIII | salt or fresh water.~Mrs Barnett had now a capital opportunity
285 II, VIII | together. It struck Mrs Barnett as strange that the two
286 II, VIII | their strange situation, Mrs Barnett and Madge carefully noted
287 II, VIII | O Madge!” exclaimed Mrs Barnett, pointing to the long smooth
288 II, VIII | must have faith!” said Mrs Barnett. “We women who do not trouble
289 II, VIII | Madge.~“Yes,” added Mrs Barnett, “and if it be in the power
290 II, VIII | farther from the fort Mrs Barnett noticed that the number
291 II, VIII | did not conciliate. Mrs Barnett and Madge saw several wandering
292 II, VIII | hurry, Madge,” replied Mrs Barnett, “and we shall have nothing
293 II, VIII | Madge.~“Why?” asked Mrs Barnett, looking inquiringly at
294 II, VIII | water, Madge,” said Mrs Barnett; “the rain, the snow, the
295 II, VIII | About ten o’clock Mrs Barnett and Madge had readied the
296 II, VIII | Half an hour later, Mrs Barnett proposed that they should
297 II, VIII | some presentiment made Mrs Barnett insist upon doing as she
298 II, VIII | quarter of a mile before Mrs Barnett stopped suddenly, and pointed
299 II, VIII | not an animal,” said Mrs Barnett, bending down to examine
300 II, VIII | Madge, look!” cried Mrs Barnett, seizing her companion’s
301 II, VIII | Madge.~“Yes!” replied Mrs Barnett; “a woman or a child has
302 II, VIII | can I tell?” replied Mrs Barnett. “Some unfortunate creature
303 II, VIII | for us to save!~And Mrs Barnett, dragging Madge with her,
304 II, VIII | Come, come,” cried Mrs Barnett, whose heart beat violently.~
305 II, VIII | straight to the sea.~Mrs Barnett was turning to the right
306 II, VIII | No, Madge, no!” cried Mrs Barnett, who was drawn along by
307 II, VIII | dead body of a walrus.~Mrs Barnett and Madge did not know what
308 II, VIII | woman! a woman!” cried Mrs Barnett, eager to rush to her assistance
309 II, VIII | the body of the woman.~Mrs Barnett screamed, and would have
310 II, VIII | had brought with him.~Mrs Barnett could no longer be held
311 II, VIII | animals on the island.~Mrs Barnett was soon bending over the
312 II, IX | restore her to life? Mrs Barnett loosened her clothes, and
313 II, IX | ceased.~At the same time Mrs Barnett raised the poor girl’s head,
314 II, IX | preserver she murmured—~“Mrs Barnett! Mrs Barnett!”~The lady
315 II, IX | murmured—~“Mrs Barnett! Mrs Barnett!”~The lady was not a little
316 II, IX | ice-field as bearing Mrs Barnett and all the occupants of
317 II, IX | child, poor child’“ said Mrs Barnett, much affected; “she murmured
318 II, IX | presently, however, seeing Mrs Barnett, her face brightened, the
319 II, IX | on the sand between Mrs Barnett and Madge, overwhelmed them
320 II, IX | the thought of Mrs Paulina Barnett had been ever present with
321 II, IX | what Kalumah related to Mrs Barnett:—~Our readers will remember
322 II, IX | hope of again seeing Mrs Barnett and the other colonists
323 II, IX | Esquimaux looked at Mrs Barnett with eyes full of tears,
324 II, IX | miles from the coast.~As Mrs Barnett listened to Kalumah, her
325 II, IX | them all once more, Mrs Barnett, Madge, Lieutenant Hobson,
326 II, IX | plunged into the darkness.~Mrs Barnett here pressed the brave child
327 II, IX | the little wood where Mrs. Barnett and Madge had halted that
328 II, IX | consciousness. But for Mrs Barnett she would have died.~“But,
329 II, IX | providential instinct which led Mrs Barnett and Madge to explore this
330 II, IX | Hope. We know too—as Mrs Barnett related to Kalumah— how
331 II, IX | And after all,” added Mrs Barnett with a smile, “it was not
332 II, IX | rested and refreshed, and Mrs Barnett proposed that they should
333 II, IX | rose ready to start.~Mrs Barnett was indeed most anxious
334 II, IX | clock when Madge and Mrs Barnett, with Kalumah hanging on
335 II, X | he saw her leaning on Mrs Barnett’s arm. A sudden hope flashed
336 II, X | unnoticed by any of them.~Mrs Barnett read the Lieutenant’s thoughts
337 II, X | situation, and waited until Mrs Barnett was able to explain Kalumah’
338 II, X | time the Lieutenant and Mrs Barnett discussed all the bearings
339 II, X | Bathurst and Walruses’ Bay?~Mrs Barnett replied that in some places
340 II, X | were caught; and by Mrs Barnett’s advice the Lieutenant
341 II, X | these messengers, except Mrs Barnett, Madge, Kalumah, Hobson,
342 II, X | secret of the situation. Mrs Barnett, Madge, Kalumah, and Sergeant
343 II, X | resignation.~“Perhaps,” said Mrs Barnett, “the island may stop even
344 II, X | little longer,” replied Mrs Barnett without hesitation; “I would
345 II, X | hope left consisted, as Mrs Barnett had said, in the fact that
346 II, X | observed Hobson to Mrs Barnett and Sergeant Long, “we would
347 II, X | useful to us,” said Mrs Barnett, “for as a native she will
348 II, X | Fort Hope!” exclaimed Mrs Barnett, “it goes to my heart to
349 II, X | It will say,” cried Mrs Barnett with enthusiasm, “it will
350 II, X | Lieutenant, pressing Mrs Barnett’s hand, “thank you for your
351 II, X | impassable, a fact noticed by Mrs Barnett and Hobson would have sufficed.~
352 II, X | doubt the one to which Mrs Barnett and Kalumah felt they owed
353 II, X | 13th November, Hobson, Mrs Barnett, and the Sergeant met to
354 II, X | island.”~“But,” said Mrs Barnett, “is the sea firm enough
355 II, X | It will later,” said Mrs Barnett, “and we must be ready to
356 II, X | instant.”~“Then,” said Mrs Barnett, “you will now tell our
357 II, X | word.~For some minutes Mrs Barnett and Hobson were left alone,
358 II, XII | friends,” exclaimed Mrs Barnett, who was much touched by
359 II, XII | the two hunters, and Mrs Barnett, often went to test the
360 II, XII | getting colder,” observed Mrs Barnett to Lieutenant Hobson, as
361 II, XII | difficulty.”~“But,” resumed Mrs Barnett, “if I am not mistaken,
362 II, XII | Polar Sea!” observed Mrs Barnett.~“It has happened before,
363 II, XII | the two hunters, and Mrs Barnett, often went to test the
364 II, XII | getting colder,” observed Mrs Barnett to Lieutenant Hobson, as
365 II, XII | difficulty.”~“But,” resumed Mrs Barnett, “if I am not mistaken,
366 II, XII | Polar Sea!” observed Mrs Barnett.~“It has happened before,
367 II, XII | and physical courage Mrs Barnett could not control an involuntary
368 II, XII | of the Arctic night!~Mrs Barnett, however, forced herself
369 II, XII | towards the spot where Mrs Barnett and the Lieutenant stood.~
370 II, XII | the weapon, he said to Mrs Barnett—~“A bear, madam, only a
371 II, XII | fact, a Polar bear, and Mrs Barnett drew a long breath of relief
372 II, XII | Lieutenant Hobson and Mrs Barnett returned sadly and silently
373 II, XIII | hill on the east of Lake Barnett, but as they were rounding
374 II, XIII | Arctic home!” exclaimed Mrs. Barnett, waving her hand for the
375 II, XIII | retiring, however, Mrs. Barnett asked the Lieutenant how
376 II, XIII | hundred!” exclaimed Mrs Barnett. “At this rate, it will
377 II, XIII | exhausted condition. He took Mrs Barnett and the Sergeant aside,
378 II, XIII | You, sir!” cried Mrs Barnett and Long in one breath.~
379 II, XIII | shall not have to wait!”~Mrs Barnett had listened without saying
380 II, XIV | the daily occupations. Mrs Barnett was, as before, the leader
381 II, XIV | soldiers, a few words from Mrs Barnett soon set matters straight,
382 II, XIV | pleasant and obliging. Mrs Barnett had undertaken her education,
383 II, XIV | accompanied by Hobson, Mrs Barnett, Kalumah, and two or three
384 II, XIV | winter was awaited, but Mrs Barnett did all in her power to
385 II, XIV | large room, and told Mrs Barnett of the approach of the formidable
386 II, XIV | bear again,” observed Mrs Barnett to Hobson, and accompanied
387 II, XIV | I know him!” cried Mrs Barnett, “it is your bear, Kalumah,
388 II, XIV | come, Sergeant,” said Mrs Barnett, “he is a prisoner like
389 II, XV | northern seas?” inquired Mrs Barnett of the Lieutenant.~“In ordinary
390 II, XV | you mean?” exclaimed Mrs Barnett, considerably surprised
391 II, XV | threatening the little band. Mrs Barnett, seeing the awful power
392 II, XV | for March 7th. Hobson, Mrs Barnett, Kalumah, Marbre, and Sabine
393 II, XV | these awful solitudes.~Mrs Barnett was astonished at the scene
394 II, XV | an animal to be seen.~Mrs Barnett climbed to the top of the
395 II, XV | retrace our steps.”~Mrs Barnett saw the justice of the Lieutenant’
396 II, XV | ice-walls on either side.~Mrs Barnett and Kalumah were a little
397 II, XV | Impossible!” exclaimed Mrs Barnett.~“Look, madam,” said Sabine.~
398 II, XV | right.”~“No, no,” said Mrs Barnett, “I am sure we did not make
399 II, XV | But,” interrupted Mrs Barnett, “look at the sun. Does
400 II, XV | to say in reply, and Mrs Barnett was equally dumfounded.~
401 II, XV | Lieutenant,” said Mrs. Barnett, “this change of front is
402 II, XV | is it not?” added Mrs. Barnett with a smile.~“Indeed it
403 II, XV | of the sun. Sometimes Mrs Barnett, who had become quite expert
404 II, XV | between the Lieutenant and Mrs Barnett.~The brave lady had always
405 II, XV | the faithful Madge.~Mrs Barnett had compelled herself to
406 II, XV | soon abandoned, and Mrs Barnett tried to persuade the angry
407 II, XV | the island to us”——~Mrs Barnett could not help laughing
408 II, XV | morning the Lieutenant, Mrs Barnett, Kalumah, and Sergeant Long,
409 II, XVII | observed Sergeant Long to Mrs Barnett, “and that our misfortunes
410 II, XVII | agree with you,” replied Mrs Barnett, “and it is very fortunate
411 II, XVII | it was impassible!”~Mrs Barnett was certainly justified
412 II, XVII | and the healths of Mrs Barnett and of Lieutenant Hobson
413 II, XVII | might have been opened.~Mrs Barnett was anxious to accompany
414 II, XVII | only by Sergeant Long.~Mrs Barnett, Madge, and Kalumah returned
415 II, XVII | of the coast between Port Barnett and Cape Michael. They followed
416 II, XVIII| ocean! Perhaps, however, Mrs Barnett, Madge, Kalumah, and the
417 II, XVIII| saving of the lives of Mrs Barnett, Madge, Kalumah, and the
418 II, XVIII| fifty-four hours since Mrs Barnett and her companions were
419 II, XVIII| with her usual courage, Mrs Barnett would have tried to find
420 II, XVIII| them to consciousness.~Mrs Barnett was still missing, but Kalumah
421 II, XVIII| Every one gathered round Mrs Barnett in silent anxiety, and poor
422 II, XVIII| across her friend’s body.~Mrs Barnett still breathed, her heart
423 II, XVIII| brilliant beams, and Mrs Barnett painfully staggered to her
424 II, XIX | useless!~As soon as Mrs Barnett had entirely recovered consciousness,
425 II, XIX | rooms, which convinced Mrs Barnett that the island was drifting
426 II, XIX | Hobson’s first care after Mrs Barnett’s recovery was to take the
427 II, XIX | continent then!” said Mrs Barnett.~“Yes, madam,” replied Hobson; “
428 II, XIX | Well, but,” added Mrs Barnett, “if we cannot make the
429 II, XIX | Lieutenant Hobson, Mrs Barnett, Sergeant Long, and the
430 II, XIX | either alone or with Mrs Barnett, examining the state of
431 II, XIX | north.~On the 16th May, Mrs Barnett and Madge were walking together
432 II, XIX | former Cape Bathurst and Port Barnett. It was a fine warm day,
433 II, XIX | temperate zones.~But Mrs Barnett had now no eyes for these
434 II, XIX | absolutely no avail.~No! Mrs Barnett cared no longer for the
435 II, XIX | Ah, Madge!” cried Mrs Barnett, “if my death could save
436 II, XIX | have indeed,” murmured Mrs Barnett, hiding her face on Madge’
437 II, XIX | given way at last, and Mrs Barnett was for a moment a feeble
438 II, XIX | so awful a situation?~Mrs Barnett sobbed aloud, and large
439 II, XIX | yourself!” exclaimed Mrs Barnett, looking anxiously into
440 II, XX | between Cape Michael and Port Barnett, bounded on the west by
441 II, XX | lake and the former Port Barnett was completely changed.
442 II, XX | seventieth meridian.~Mrs Barnett examined the map in silence.
443 II, XX | know, I know!” said Mrs Barnett; “but Heaven helps those
444 II, XX | Esquimaux instead of above Port Barnett.~Hardly a hundred yards
445 II, XXI | Nothing,” observed Mrs Barnett,—”nothing is impossible
446 II, XXI | creatures together.~Lake Barnett had in fact disappeared,
447 II, XXI | fact was noticed by Mrs Barnett and Madge, who were walking
448 II, XXI | the island,” observed Mrs Barnett, “and yet they leave it—
449 II, XXII | when he was joined by Mrs Barnett, Madge, and several others.~
450 II, XXII | themselves into the sea, when Mrs Barnett flung herself before them,
451 II, XXII | he was accompanied by Mrs Barnett and Madge.~“Do you still
452 II, XXII | ever!” replied Madge.~Mrs Barnett did not answer, but walked
453 II, XXII | Bathurst and what was once Port Barnett, so that the islet was merely
454 II, XXII | over like a madman.~Mrs Barnett turned and looked Madge
455 II, XXIII| of insanity, came to Mrs Barnett and said quietly—~“I am
456 II, XXIII| killed.”~“Kellet!” said Mrs Barnett, taking the man’s hand and
457 II, XXIII| turned towards the sea. Mrs Barnett, terrified at his manner,
458 II, XXIII| threatened.~“Kellet,” said Mrs Barnett gently, with a half smile, “
459 II, XXIII| Poor fellow.” murmured Mrs Barnett; “I have asked him to wait
460 II, XXIII| of land of some sort.~Mrs Barnett and Madge did not leave
461 II, XXIII| that all hope was gone.~Mrs Barnett joined Lieutenant Hobson,
462 II, XXIII| had not yet reminded Mrs Barnett of her promise.~A beam,
463 II, XXIII| he tells you!” cried Mrs Barnett.~The pumps were attached
464 II, XXIV | of God. We have seen Mrs Barnett cheering every one by her
465 II, XXIV | colony, Kalumah and Mrs Barnett’s godson, Michael Mac-Nab.~
466 II, XXIV | English America, whilst Mrs Barnett, accompanied by Kalumah,
467 II, XXIV | Lieutenant, addressing Mrs Barnett, said with considerable
468 II, XXIV | all.”~Three cheers for Mrs Barnett greeted this speech, and
469 II, XXIV | Lieutenant,” replied Mrs Barnett;” we must, we shall meet
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