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This entire party was also enlisted and Norman and Roy made their way back to the snow basin in the woods . Without delay they passed out all the supplies to the Indians who had accompanied them , showed them the remainder of the moose and made signs that these should be distributed equally among all . With every expression of pleasure , but none of gratitude , the six Indians took instant departure . `` It 's three o'clock , '' announced Norman , when this had been done . `` Now for a little camp fire out here in the snow , some tea and a piece of bannock , and we 'll make a record trip back home . '' Unaware of the disastrous discovery they were soon to make the two boys took a leisurely rest . `` It 's the only time I miss a pipe , '' remarked Roy as he sat behind a snow bank with his feet toward the cheery blaze .