Ek jumped off for a final good bye to me, I hated to see him go, although I know full well the need of his departure. It is doubtful now whether he will be able to reach E. tuk before Mac Millan leaves on his long trip. Ek reached the "Cluest" early in the evening of 17 September, five months ago tomorrow, and I have found him a fine fellow and an inspiring companion. Dr. Hunt has decided to re- main on the ship, because he says, I need him now for my teeth and am liable to need him on account of my heart. I do not like being an object of solici- tude either to myself or to others. This morning at ten o'clock the