Simwa
(Embarrassed.) But it is not always well for a man to say what he thinks. If I were to tell in the campody whence my good fortune is, would not Padahoon do me some mischief for it?
The Chisera
But, Simwa, am I never to come to you as other women to the wickiups of their husbands?
Simwa
What need, Chisera, when I come so often to yours?
The Chisera
The need of women to serve openly where they love.
Simwa
But what service could you do me when you had lost the respect of the tribesmen? You know the tribal custom. It is not for the friend of the gods to dig roots and dress venison.