Mattie and her grandfather walk back toward Philadelphia for about an hour but eventually Grandfather Cook becomes feverish and ill and must rest. They sit beneath a tree and Grandfather Cook quickly falls asleep. Mattie looks around and sees a distant stand of willow trees. Realizing that willow trees probably indicate water, Mattie walks to the trees and locates a stream. She washes, drinks, and fills a canteen. She then finds some wild raspberries and picks them all. She returns to her grandfather and gives him water and berries. She inspects.....
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