CHAPTER XVIII.
THE LIFTED CLOUD—THE INDIANS COME TO THE SCHOOLMASTER.
The next day witnessed a strange scene at the log school-house on the Columbia. It was a red October morning. Mrs. Woods accompanied Gretchen to the school, as she wished to have a talk with Mr. Mann.
As the two came in sight of the house, Mrs. Woods caught Gretchen by the arm and said:
"What's them?"
"Where?"
"Sittin' in the school-yard."
"They are Indians."
"Injuns? What are they there for?"
"I don't know, mother."