"We'll get some," Joe promised. "There must be wood somewhere, and the
mud can't last forever. Soon as we get out of it we can travel a lot
faster. Don't you worry."
Emma laughed, and Joe knew that it was a forced laugh. "I'm not a bit
worried! I didn't expect luxuries all the way."
Tad, who had slipped away, darted back to the wagon. His eyes were big
with excitement.
"Hey, Pa!"
"Yes?"
"There's some animals just over the next knoll!"