Two in the BushChapter 3 In a land of permafrost love grows deep roots
Although his visit had been short, Uncle Ray's absence left an emptiness in Julia's heart. But in only two days Ben's friends would be coming for a hunting trip, so she busied herself making the cabin ready for their latest guests. Ben laughed to see her cleaning and baking biscuits and cookies. "You're going to make me look bad," he teased her once. "Normally when they come they're lucky to get a blanket and a bottle of beer from me." Friday evening the thunder of engines rumbled...