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HE first thing that Gordet did on re turning from his prospecting expedition was to purchase two more sled dogs and a fine sled. One of these dogs was an old grizzled veteran of the Husky order, named Wolf. The other was an ordinary Husky named Snowball, as he was white as snow. Because of his experience Wolf was given the lead position and upon him fell the great responsibility for the team, so far as dog responsibility could go. Wolf assumed the position as a matter of course and straightway began ruling his teammates with ready and gleaming fangs. Silversheene who was very high spirited himself resented this, but he soon discovered that Gene backed up Wolf with his long