been."

[Illustration: "I soon had a fire started."]

The youth shivered. Then he went on: "But I remembered how to keep
wolves from drawing too near. They do not love fire. I piled the
brush high, and flames leaped up in the air. All night long I did
this, and now, my mother and my sister, I am with you once more. No
harm befell me."

"You did well, my son," replied his mother. That was all, but her eyes
shone with pride and gladness. So did those of Sweet Grass who
exclaimed, "Those fearful wolves! How I hate them! But you are safe.
They did not devour you; that is enough."




THE DOG FEAST

Soon after Timid Hare went to live in Bent Horn's lodge to serve his
beautiful daughter, there was a good deal of excitement in the village.
Messengers had come from other bands of the Dahcotas saying that their
chiefs were about to make a visit to Bent Horn. They wished to talk
over important matters in regard to the good of the whole tribe.

Both braves and squaws were busy preparing for the great time. There
would be dances and feasts, games and wrestling matches. The warriors
must make ready their best garments and noblest head-dresses. They
must use much grease and paint to look as grand as possible when