A few scattering log houses, which the Indians had been induced by the Government to build for themselves, could be seen here and there among the trees.

But during the long summer days, and indeed until driven from the open by the blizzards of winter, not one of these children of the free air and open sky could be persuaded to enter the dismal shelter afforded by the log houses.

They much preferred the flimsy teepee or tent.

And small wonder.

Their methods of sanitation did not comport with a permanent dwelling.