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The Hidden Children

CHAPTER XVI
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But that is not to be known at present." "I understand.

By what route do you go ?" "By Chemung." "And then ?" "At Chemung we leave the army, Boyd and I.You heard." "Yes, Euan." I said, forcing myself to speak lightly: "You are not to be afraid for us, Little Rosy Pigeon of the Forest.
Follow me with your swift-winged thoughts and no harm shall come to me." "Must you go ?" I laughed: * "Ka-teri-oseres, Lois." [* "I am going to this war, Lois."] * "Wa-ka-ton-te-tsihon," she said calmly.

"Wa-ka-ta-tiats-kon." [* "I understand perfectly.

I am resigned."] Then I gave way to my increasing surprise: "Wonder-child!" I exclaimed.

"When and where have you learned to understand and answer me in the tongue of the Long House ?" * "Kio-ten-se," she said with a faint smile.
[* "I am working for somebody."] "For whom ?" "For my mother, Euan.


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