"Because I did not think it would be necessary."
"Ooch!" said the Indian, thoughtfully.
"Besides," she added, carelessly, "if I say anything about it now, it is only from friendship for my brother."
Whilst pronouncing these words, an internal shudder agitated her whole frame.
"And will it require three days to effect this change?"
"Three days."
"Antinahuel is a wise chief—he will wait."
The Linda experienced great inward joy; if the chief had refused, her resolution was formed—she would have stabbed him to the heart.
"Good!" she said; "my brother may depend upon my promise."
"Yes," the Toqui replied; "the girl is sick; it would be better she should be cured."