But it would seem, that the resolution, she had once adopted, was not to be conquered by the lingering emotions of any affection, however natural.

The boy himself was next laid at the feet of her supposed rival, and well might the self-abased wife of the Teton believe that the burden of her sacrifice was now full.
While Inez and Ellen stood regarding these several strange movements with eyes of wonder, a low soft musical voice was heard saying in a language, that to them was unintelligible-- "A strange tongue will tell my boy the manner to become a man.

He will hear sounds that are new, but he will learn them, and forget the voice of his mother.

It is the will of the Wahcondah, and a Sioux girl should not complain.

Speak to him softly, for his ears are very little; when he is big, your words may be louder.