THE PIONEERS.
37
While Edward was assisting Louisa from her horse, the warm-hearted girl caught his hand with fervour, and whispered—
"Now, Mr. Edwards, both father and daughter owe their lives to you."
A driving, north-westerly storm succeeded; and before the sun was set, every vestige of spring had vanished; the lake, the mountains, the village, and the fields, being again hid under one dazzling coat of snow.
