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splitting wood. As he was in the habit of crossing the lake ice he stOpped and asked the question, "What do you think of the ice this morning, Livie?" Livie replied, "I don't think too much of it, but I'll go across with you if you wish." The two of them started but they travelled only a short distance when the horse went through the ice. After sending Walter ashore for help, Livie tried to rescue the horse, fell into the water two or three times, bu; was able to scramble out each time. After several attempts the horse was rescued but was not able to drive the

mail route for several days afterwards.