Did You See Any Wild Animals?

Tuesday, September 30, 1873.—Mr. Westcott killed a wolf this morning. It was a large, savage-looking beast. He was caught in a trap and was howling half the night, which seemed very dismal. The fur of the wolf was very fine and thick. ^{22MS 11, 1873.}LASW 81.4

Thursday, October 2.—After dinner we went in a boat across the lake and scrambled over rocks and mountains, trees and brush, one mile or more. We saw large poplar trees that the beavers had taken off as nicely as though they had been cut with a knife. The habits of these animals are truly wonderful. We took the boat again. As it was hard rowing, Willie ran along on the sandy beach and with a long rope drew the boat after him, which was much easier, as well as a more rapid way of getting along, for the boat was clumsy and the oars were very poor. We spent some time upon the water. There is now only one man at the lake besides ourselves. ^{23MS 12, 1873.}LASW 81.5