He glided naturally into the place of leader, feeling the responsibility and liking it.

He was tactful, too, he would not push Black Cloud from his old position, but merely remained at his right hand and ruled through him.

The chief was soothed and flattered, and the arrangement worked to the pleasure of both, and to the great good of the village which now enjoyed a winter of prosperity hitherto unknown to such natives of the woods.

Nobody had to go hungry, there was abundant provision against the cold.

Henry, though not saying it, knew that with him the credit lay, and just now the world seemed very full.