The survey completed, he once more fixed his scrutiny upon the young wife, and suddenly spoke in his sententious, abrupt manner.
"Want sunkin eat." This question was a relief, for it afforded the wife an opportunity of expressing her kindness; but, at the same time, it caused a more rapid beating of her heart, since to procure what was asked, she would be compelled to pass out of the door, and thus not only approach him much more closely than she was willing, but it would be necessary to leave him alone with her infant until her return.
She was in a painful dilemma, to decide whether it was best to refuse the visitor's request altogether or to comply with it, trusting to Providence to protect them both.

A casual glance at the Indian convinced her that it would be dangerous to thwart his wishes longer; and, with an inward prayer to God, she arose and approached the door.

As she passed near him, he moved and she involuntarily quickened her step, until she was outside.

The Indian did not follow, and she hurried on her errand.
She had gone scarcely a yard, when she heard him walking across the floor, and detected at the same moment, the cry of her infant.

Fairly beside herself with terror, she ran back in the house, and saw the savage taking down her husband's rifle.