After several days had passed and none but converted Indians made up the congregation, the young man began to be uneasy in mind.
Young and Edwards were unable to account for the unusual absence from worship, yet they did not see in it anything to cause especial concern.

Often there had been days without visitation to the Village of Peace.
Finally Jim went to consult Glickhican.

He found the Delaware at work in the potato patch.

The old Indian dropped his hoe and bowed to the missionary.

A reverential and stately courtesy always characterized the attitude of the Indians toward the young white father.
"Glickhican, can you tell me why no Indians have come here lately ?" The old chief shook his head.
"Does their absence signify ill to the Village of Peace ?" "Glickhican saw a blackbird flitting in the shadow of the moon.