That could mean two things in Tom’s mind. Either she is dead and there is nothing more to be done or she was OK somewhere and he would see her soon again. Where, he could not imagine. The whole thing was more than he wanted to think about, being this tired and worn, but it was all that was in his mind and he could not get it out. He felt dazed and defeated as he made his way back to the cabin in the half dark of the approaching night.
Alice had already lighted a lantern when Tom stepped into the room and closed the door. He looked worn and tired like he had aged ten years since she saw him last. The bags under his eyes told her he was about done in.
She knew Tom, and she knew he was a long way from ending his search. He would die with this in his heart if it was not resolved. No one mean
