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 beams of the wigwam, and carrying out the litter and rubbish.

Nattie made herself reigning queen. She had been a humble subject for many months, and now the more keenly enjoyed bending others to her will. Her domineering disposition showed itself in full deformity. It was not dead or subdued, and only wanted opportunity to make itself felt.

Nattie now quite forgot her prayers. Had she prayed and been honest, she would have said:

"Thank God that I've got the upper hands of these lazy, stupid Indians, and that I have the power to make them do my bidding. May it be long continued to me."

Nattie was an unlimited despot. She used her power in the most unscrupulous manner. Sha set unnecessary tasks, from the mere love of seeing them performed. She found her pleasure in the toil and disquietude of her subjects. She would not suffer the poor, old, sick Indian, Cat-head, to draw a mat or blanket from the pile, by