Here, however, they were happily disappointed, for they arrived at the pueblo of Oraibi, one of the prettiest villages on the mesa, on the eve of one of their characteristic snake dances, and decided to remain over night and see the performance.

Now I am not sure but the "Snake Dance" was so opportune because Uncle John had a private interview with the native chieftain, at which the head Snake Priest and the head Antelope Priest of the tribe were present.

These Indians spoke excellent English and the chief loved the white man's money, so a ceremony that has been held during the month of August for many centuries--long before the Spanish conquistadors found this interesting tribe--was found to be on tap for that very evening.

The girls were tremendously excited at the prospect and Wampus was ordered to prepare camp for the night--the first they had spent in their automobile and away from a hotel.

Not only was the interior of the roomy limousine converted into sleeping quarters for the three girls, but a tent was spread, one side fastened to the car while the other was staked to the ground.