ersonnel were Dick Kent, Sandy and Toma and two medical men, Drs. Brady and Mattinson. Joy over the safe arrival o

uld be sent immediately to the country north of the Mackenzie, from whence Davis had brought first word of the epidemic. Another pa

oma, were called into the presence of the mounted police official. Caps in hand, feeling awkw

You've done well. Want to thank each one of

dy twisted his cap into a knot, smiled, cleare

are under th

ning his fingers thr

illusion you right now. You're to undertake ano

it?" as

to the barren lands. E

furtive glances.

d Toma will be your lieutenants. This expedition must not fai

led Dick. "But ho

oose, pass over a height of land known as 'The Divide,' enter the barren lands and thus eventually come to

ople at this missi

ike. There are always several large Indian encampments close by. The plague has found its way th

ain and for a moment seemed to ha

en place among the Indians. I've been compelled to send Corporal Rand up there. You will follow but I

rrupted Dick

ally through the efforts of the R. N. W. M. P. There will be three large sacks, includ

e confused and shy. F

ted the inspector. "Do you or do

Dick hurriedly, "

I've given you an idea of the r

th some sort of transport," Dick remi

r Camero

October. The weather has been wonderful-unusual, but we're due for a change almost any day now. You'll have to take bot

ble. For the past few weeks the police head had had much to worry him. That was evident. Deep lines showed in his forehead

nspector's chief worry had to do with the epidemic. They did not know that one of the things that caused the grizzled veteran of police many hours of apprehension and nights of wakeful, intolera

t the mission, the first thing I want you to do is to look him up. Do

Absently he picked up a letter-file and ran throug

being up there troubles me. Shouldn't have gone in the first place. Matter of fact, he went agains

e boys stood undecided, then turned and left the room. Out

fore. I'd say he's losing his gr

escue. "You must admit his position has been trying enough of la

r. Brady and were vaccinated. At three o'clock that same afternoon the cavalcade set out. An Indian guide, who

gent enough, and I'm sure he's been over the route many times. My only objection to him is his

he new recruit an

er for this ser

n't even want pay for his servi

riends at Keechewan he's been

. Still, I can't say I like his

he leaned over in his saddle to shake h

Otherwise, I would

a faint smile. Cameron reach

," he sai

ype="