Tuiyo
(Painting Bright Water.) Tell me, Seegooche, do I put the white on her cheeks too, or only on the forehead.
Seegooche
(Alarmed.) No, no white at all, not on her wedding day. It is an evil omen.
Tuiyo
(Wiping it off hastily.) Then I will take it off again. All the misfortune be on my head.
Bright Water
Never fear, mother, I am so defended by happiness no evil could get near me.
White Flower
Besides, the bride of Simwa need fear no omens. The luck of her husband will protect her.