fine display of northern lights, and, soon after, the sun rose. A stiff
breeze sprang up, and all the clouds and vapours were blown away, the
last thing seen being a rainbow in the east.

The joy of the Crusoes now knew no bounds. The dogs dashed about, Veevee
barked "Wiff!" Briton barked "Wowff!" and Flossy frisked her tail and
went off to fish.

The children now set out for a stroll, and saw many curious sights. Close
to the lake, in several places, the earth seemed to have been ripped
open, and, looking down as they stood hand in hand on the edge, they
seemed to be gazing right into the world's dark depths.

Next day Tom took a long walk alone. He went to the top of one of the
highest hills, having left his sisters in charge of Frank and Briton, but
taking Veevee and his rifle with him.

Pansy watched him go up and up the mountain, until he was lost to sight.

"Oh," she cried, as she clapped her hands, "I know where Tom has gone! He
has just gone away to bring Uncle and 'Fessor Pete back again."

Well, anyhow, Tom had a look at the sea. It spread out as far as the eye
could reach, and was covered everywhere with great snow-clad bergs of
ice, except just close to the island, where it was clear, but black as
ink.

It was nothing more than he expected, but somehow he wished it had been
otherwise.