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Show FORTY YEARS AMONG THE INDIANS. 73 They consisted mostly of yearlings and two- year- old heifers, some one was taking through. The storm had now ceased to rage and great hopes were felt for a successful move. We were daily expect-ing more help and often wondered why it did not come. Next day all hands pulled out, most of them on foot. After getting my camp regulated a little and giving some instructions, I got on my horse and rode on to see how the train was moving along. All were out of sight when I started. After traveling a few miles, I came upon a lady sitting alone on the side of the road, weeping bitterly. I noticed she was elegantly dressed and appeared strong and well. I asked her what was the matter. She sobbingly replied, " This is too much for me. I have always had plenty, and have never known hardships ; we had a good team and wagon ; my hus-band, if let alone, could have taken me on in comfort. Now I am turned out to walk in this wind and snow. I am determined not to go on but will stay here and die. My husband has gone on and left me, but I will not go another step." The train was two or three miles ahead and moving on. I persuaded her after a while to go on with me. This lady, Mrs. Linforth, and her husband now live in San Francisco, California. They could not stand the hardships of Zion ; but I believe they are friendly to our people. After overtaking the train and seeing them on the move, Captain Grant asked me to go back with instruc-tions for the brethren left with me ; then to come on next day and camp with them over night. On calling the company together at the fort that night, I told them in plain words that if there was a man in camp who could not help eat the last poor animal left |