She always loved a chance to prove herself to be useful. At his suggestion she nodded and hurried off of the sled after him. She stood ready at his side, hands going to grab hold so she could help him pull. She was stronger than she looked and was able to start moving it all by herself. She really had to dig in and grit her teeth to do it but she wanted to show him she wasn't weak despite crying a moment ago.

"We'll get there before dark, if I pull as hard as I can."

He seemed to value productivity and efficiency as much as she did. That would make them a good team, as far as she was concerned.