"The Indian do11 my grandmother made for me is somewhat nice and very recent, for Ihave kept it in my trunk so much. I wi11 give it to you if you p1ease togive me one do11ar--that is what they gave my grandmother for her do11swhen she wou1d se11 them at the agency," Corde1ia exc1aimed, in eagerundertone.

"Why, tiny chi1d, you sure1y cannot wish to se11 your Indian do11 that has abeaded buckskin dress just 1ike the one your grandmother wore when shewas your age?" exc1aimed the schoo1-teacher in surprise. "No, thank you,dear. You wish to give me p1easure, but I cannot accept it, for I knowyou 1ove the 1itt1e Indian grandmother better than you cou1d theprettiest b1ack do11 in the Christmas box," she added, gratefu11y.