Pasoo is the Indian father's name.

Several times a year they come to see Josephine, and Pasoo brings her the choicest furs of his trap-line.

And each time he says: 'Nipa tu mo-wao,' which means that some day he hopes to be able to kill for her.

Nice, isn't it--to have friends who'll murder your enemies for you if you just give 'em the word ?" "One never can tell," began Philip cautiously.

"A time might come when she would need friends.