oods settler, even
when all her loved ones were safe with her within the strong walls of
the log house, to blanch with terror and to cry out with fear. Its
despairing wail seemed to poor Oowikapun as the echo of the feeling of
his saddened heart.

But the longest night has an end, and to the patient watchers day dawn
comes again. As the first rays of light began to enter through the
cracks and crevices of the wigwam Oowikapun rejoiced greatly, and then
fell into a heavy sleep.

When he awoke the camp fire was burning brightly on the ground before
him, a warm blanket was over his shoulders, and food warm and inviting
was ready for him near the fire.

It was very evident that some one had had compassion on him. Oowikapun
rubbed his eyes, rose up and shook himself, and wondered whether this
was a vision or a reality. His keen appetite, sharpened by long
fasting, came to his help and naturally aided in the settling of the
question; so he vigourously attacked the food, and, eating, was
refreshed and comforted.

Just as he was finishing his meal, the deerskin door of his lodge was
partially but noiselessly pulled aside, and his outer garments and
Indian finery, including his prized fire bag, all of which he had thrown
off at the beginning of the dance, were quickly placed inside the door.
The thing was done so speedily and quietly that it nearly escaped his
notice, sharp and quick as he was; but a draught of air coming in
through the partly opened door caused him to turn and look, but he was
only in time to see a hand and shapely arm, on which was a beautifully
wrought bracelet of Indian beadwork, draw close again the curtainlike
door.

It would have been considered a great breach of decorum if he had
manifested any curiosity or had arisen to see who the person was to whom
he was indebted for this kindness. So curbing all curiosity he finished
his breakfast and put on his apparel, and strange to say, seemed anxious
to be as presentable as possible. Then going out, he was soon greeted
by his friends, who all began urging him to accept of their
hospitalities and go and eat with them. When Oowikapun stated that he
had eaten already a hearty meal, they were all astonished and amazed,
and doubly so, when he told them of what had been done for him in the
wigwam while he slept. Their heartless custom had ever been to leave
the unconscious dancer alone and uncared for until he emerged from the
tent, and then offer him