* "Tekasenthos," she said.

[* "I am weeping.">[

* "Chetena, you are laughing!"

[* "Mouse.">[

* "Neah. Tekasenthos!" she insisted.

[* "No, I am weeping.">[

"Why?"

"You do not love me," she remarked, kicking off one ankle moccasin.

* "Kenonwea-sasita-ha-wiyo, chetenaha!" I said, laughing.

[* "I love your beautiful foot, little mouse.">[