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Ralph said nothing for awhile. He was beginning to doubt his own assertion. The dogs leapt at their breast-draws and the sled moved forward. The two men ran side by side. When Nick at length spoke it was to reiterate his fears. "Ther' wa'n't no face showed," he said abruptly. "No," replied Ralph. Then he added thoughtfully: "He hadn't no dogs, neither." "He was alone, seemly.
Then, when all was ready, the men took their poles and Nick broke out the frost-bound runners of the sled. At the magic word "Mush!" the dogs sprang at their breast-draws, and the sled glided away down the slope with Nick running beside it, and Ralph following close behind. Down they dropped into the depths of the silent valley, Nick guiding his dogs by word of mouth alone.
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