26/75 The distress produced by this idea was in proportion to their former faith in the potency of the remedy and the night was spent in singing and groaning. The old woman began to feel better and her faith in the medicine was renewed. Mr.Hood drew an accurate portrait of her although her mother was averse to her sitting for it. She was afraid she said that her daughter's likeness would induce the Great Chief who resided in England to send for the original. The young lady however was undeterred by any such fear. |