"But Laughing Eyes called to him and instead of laughter there was dread in her eyes.
"'Go to your father who has called and is waiting.'
"So Natawara went.
"What befell there, no one can tell for it shall remain a thing of mystery; but those who saw have said that when Natawara came forth his face bore a wondrous light as if the Great Spirit had touched it. He bade farewell to his mother and was away.
"Black Eagle's heart was crushed; but his stern resolve held and the next day Black Fox (who courageously announced that his brother Natawara should be chief, should he ever return) was proclaimed as the next in line. And truly as he stood there, his black eyes flashing, the fox—gift of his brother Natawara—beside him, he made the true figure of a chief."
Jim Lee paused. "I fear," he said, "my story is of too great length."
But Mary Lee breathlessly replied, "Please go on. Tell us of Natawara."
"Did he come back?" Letty demanded.
"Wasn't his brother splendid?" was Ruth's comment.
Jim Lee turned to Mrs. Saunders who nodded her head to continue.