--- FOREVER 175 Wednesday October 28 - '17 A gloomy day with a E mind + snow. I could not try myself to clean my books until after four this morning. Before the fire died out Jerome litually went of his bunk and got something to eat. He found that sleeping two was not pleasant and spent the rest of the night drying by the stove. Had arrived in a hurry to get away this morn- ing, I think that the Joy Travels is not fully ap- preciated by the others. Jerome + I should be glad if it. I walked for three hours after half past, I gathered a number of geological specimens for a small collection which I am starting for my own informa- tion. I was nearly to the head of the find but found walking into the raw wind anything but pleasant. When I returned I spent an hour or round for my sore hand. It is coming rapidly tho I shall need ting patience to regain feet, I do not think that I am particularly desirous of great speed, convenience + flex- bility beyond that of my untried long hand are my aims. I think Jerome was a little under the weather as he did not want me to cook any dinner for him. I was glad that he did decide differently later. I am greatly annoyed - against my will - by doubts concerning the possibility of sending our mail - reciving that which must have been left at Vper- mouth by the American ship which failed to reach - I saw the glow of the moon tonight. Sounds is still flying Saw a shooting star in daylight today.