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Rh that they would have at least a month of weather which would be fit to travel in, even in this mountainous country.

"At Allentown we can stop long enough for me to take a trip to Philadelphia and buy goods," remarked Andy as they were driving out of Easton.

"Just as you say," returned Matt. "I am glad we have to stock up so often, and I am looking forward to the time when it will be necessary for us to buy a larger wagon and get another horse to put beside Billy."

"It will hardly pay us to buy another horse this fall. You must remember that we are to locate in some place during the winter, I have no desire to move around much when the thermometer is below the freezing point."

They were soon on the outskirts of Easton, and then they struck a rather rough road leading over numerous hills and around jagged rocks.

"By jinks! I believe we have missed the way," remarked Matt, as at last he brought Billy to a standstill. "That stable-keeper said the road was a good one, and I fail to find this so."

"We'll stop at the next house and find out," returned Andy. "Do you see any place in sight?"

"There is a cottage down in the hollow yonder. Stay here with Billy, and I'll ask the way there."