"The cross thoughts come in Indian, and I speak them out that way.Che-cha (hateful) means much more in Indian than in English. Dakotais my own language, and it tells me how to scold just right."

"No, dear, just wrong," was the reply. Then looking at the draggledlittle figure with head drooped moodily and smarting arms lockedtightly at the sides, the black mother added, "You have had a freezing, hardtime this afternoon in the hall, I know. Have you been cross about yourwork?" The gentle voice invited confidence, but it did not meltCordelia Running Bird.