First at the North Pole: or, Two Boys in the Arctic Circle

“It was a grand trip – a truly marvelous trip,” the professor was wont to say. “But – but I do not think I desire to go again.”

“You are right,” answered Barwell Dawson. “Once is sufficient. After this I shall devote my time to hunting and exploring in localities not quite so cold.”

“And where there is plenty of food,” put in Andy.

“Yes, don’t forget the food,” said Chet. “As long as I live I never want to get so close to starving again!”

And all the others agreed with him.