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 all the good sled dogs he could muster, for use in carrying ammunition in the rough country along the battle-line. Twentyeight of Baldy's pups returned to the United States, having distinguished themselves in war. Few men can boast of such a record for their descendants.

So Richard Henderson was at once thrown in contact with the Scotty Ellis strain and finally purchased four of these dogs and three others equally good.

All were of the typical Husky type—tall, lean, deep-chested and tough as steel. They were the wolves of the wilderness, bred and trained by men to do their bidding, combining the best qualities of both dogs and wolves.

Dick made it a part of his policy in buying, not to purchase any dog of which Silversheene did not approve. So if, after proper introductions, Silversheene would have nothing to do with the prospective purchase, Dick did not buy. Silversheene was to be the dominant spirit in the team,