I am a father." "Yes, and a good father." "I am a father--you no understand--Boston tilicum--father.

I want you to teach him like a father--not you understand ?" "Yes, I understand." "Father--teacher--you, Boston tilicum." "Yes, I understand, and I will be a father teacher to your Benjamin." "I die some day.

You understand ?" "Yes, I understand." "You understand, Boston tilicum, you understand.

What I want my boy to become that I am for my boy.

That you be." "Yes, Umatilla, I believe an Indian's word--you may trust mine.