ed in my story
the other day. The other tribe also had a dance, but it was so entirely
different that we both noticed it at the time."

"Your observation was correct. As in clothing, and in the matter of
decorations, so different peoples show their dancing characteristics by
different traits. This is true of all civilized people as well. Of
these, the best known, which I might mention, are the tarantella of the
Neapolitans, the bolero and fandango of the Spaniards, the mazurka and
cracovienna of Poland, the cosack of Russia, the redowa of Bohemia, the
quadrille and cotillion of France, the waltz, polka and gallopade of
Germany, the reel and sword dance of Scotland, the minuet and hornpipe
of England, the jig of Ireland, and the last to capture America is the
tango."

CHAPTER IX

THE WORK AT THE CATARACT. MAKING WEAPONS

The directing hand of the Professor, assisted by John, who was present
everywhere when work was to be done, was manifested when the hour for
retiring came. There was an abundance of clean, sweet straw, and the
boys temporarily took up their quarters in the shop, while the
Professor, John and Chief occupied the living room.

All this had been arranged for by John, so that when they went to bed
that night happy and contented, it was to take a rest that was free from
troubles and worries, and it was a welcome relief after two weeks of
wandering, coupled with the most exciting adventures.

The boys had hardly quieted themselves for the night, when a peculiar
scratching and scraping noise appeared at their door. They intently
listened for a while, and George quietly slipped to the door. He heard a
familiar sound from without. Red Angel was there, and next morning the
Professor laughingly said that it is likely he did not relish the
company in the house, as he came down to the door after the boys left,
and by his peculiar style of talk said he wanted to get out.

In the morning the Professor called the working force together, and
suggested that as good living was a necessity, and could also be made a
pleasure, they should so divide the different occupations as to make
each feel that he had some special responsibility.

He pointed out four things which were essential to their welfare. First
to replenish their store of vegetables; second, to secure game or meat
of some kind; third, the cultivation of the garden; and fourth, the
manufacture of clothing, of which all stood in need.

When John ca