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The Lost Trail

CHAPTER V
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Her head was bent, but now and then she raised it and glanced toward the cabin, showing that that was her destination.
Passing from the shadow of the wood into the Clearing, the missionary recognized one of the worst women of the tribe.

She had scoffed at his preaching, had openly insulted him, and during the first month or two had manifested a disposition approaching violence.

To this Richter only answered by kindness; he used every means to conciliate her good-will, but thus far with indifferent success.

Her husband, The-au-o-too, a warrior favorably inclined toward the white man, was thoughtful and attentive; and the good minister wondered that the savage did not restrain these unwomanly demonstrations upon his squaw's part.
She approached with rapid step, until she stood directly in front of them.

Harvey saw that her countenance was agitated.
"Well, At-to-uck," said he, kindly, "you seem troubled.


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