Certain it is, they expressed no wish to learn our language, in order that they might gain a fuller knowledge of the Saviour, nor any solicitude to be taught more about him than they had received during the missionary's short visit.
One woman, to whom the name of Charlotte had been given, signified a desire to learn the domestic ways of the whites, and asked of me as a favor through Madame Paquette that she might be permitted to come on "washing-day," and learn of my servants our way of managing the business.

A tub was given her, and my woman instructed her, by signs and example, how she was to manage.

As I was not a little curious to observe how things went on, I proceeded after a time to the kitchen where they all were.

Charlotte was at her tub, scouring and rubbing with all her might at her little crucifix.

Two other squaws sat upon the floor near her, watching the operation.
"That is the work she has been at for the last half-hour," said Josette, in a tone of great impatience.