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Father Winter
It had broken a leg, and, as soon as the children were out of its sight, Mrs. Winter sent Mr. Evans back to end its life. They were now three miles from the nearest house, with a mountain to cross, five persons and one jaded horse. The girls were too tired to walk even if there had been no snow, and Mrs. Winter took one behind and one before her, while Mr. Evans and plucky Elly went by "Foot and Walker's line. " Coming to a hill, the mare was found unable to carry the load, and Mr. Evans took Azubah on his back about three miles to the nearest house.
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