without

a sigh.

Dick sighed, though with relief and gratitude, when

his bowl was empty.

"I hope I may never have to do it again," said Joe

that night as they wended their way back to the chief's

tent after supper. "I wouldn't be fit for anything for

a week arter it."

Dick could only laugh, for any allusion to the feast

instantly brought back that owl-like gourmand to whom