Spring had come to the Yukon, and the arrival of the boat, Yukon Queen, at Selkirk, brought eager anticipation to the many waiting to go back to the States. The evening before the boat was to sail, the cafe in Selkirk was crowded with many who had come to say goodbye to their friends, and among them was sourdough, Joe Mullins, who was telling all who cared to listen, about his future plans...