Come." Not a word did Nada say as they went to the cabin, and McKay saw her tense face as pale as an ivory cameo in the twilight.

But something in the up-tilt of her chin and the poise of her head assured him she was prepared, and unafraid.
In the cabin the Leaf Bud met them, and to her Nada spoke quickly.

There was understanding between them, and Oosimisk dragged in a filled pack from the kitchen while Nada ran into her room and came out with the bundle.
Suddenly she was standing before McKay and Father John, her breast throbbing with excitement.
"There is nothing more to make ready," she said.

"Yellow Bird has been with me all this day, and her spirit told me to prepare.

We have everything we need." And then she saw only Father John, and put her arms closely about his neck, and with wide, tearless eyes looked into his face.
"Father, you will come to us ?" she whispered.