wily chief brightened for a moment. Then he said

sternly,--

"The heart of the Pale-face is not true. He has

come here to trade for himself. San-it-sa-rish has eyes

that can see; they are not shut. Are not these your

goods?" The chief pointed to the pack-horse as he spoke.

"Trappers do not take their goods into the heart

of an enemy's camp," returned Joe. "San-it-sa-rish is

wise, and will understand this. These are gifts to the

chief of the Pawnees. There are more awaiting him