The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-11-24

nat Il VOICE HAS NlNa. Jeefeu one
of the sisters
''There is none in all Wolpi half so
sweet" said another.
''She sings love words" continued
the first. only last night she sat on
the roof and combed Tiponi's hair. And
even now Tiponi is at his loom weav-
ing the wedding blanket"
The singing stopped abruptly and
Kiva's brown cheeks showed tinge of
color.
"TOday Tiponi does not weave" she
announced with conscious pride. I'll
poni is an antelope priest-he makes
ready for the dance"
y shadow fell across the open door
way, and the corn grinding came to
standstll. The intruder took off his
straw hat and made Il profound bow
that set the younger girls giggllng.
"Am l welcome" he asked. glancing
about the room.
kiva's father, who had been busy
among Il pile of plumcd prayer sticks,
came forward with 4 shecpskin in his
hand. This he spread on the floor and
motioncd the visitor to be seated.
white brother always can come"
he remarked with dignity. Has lie of
the tobacco!"
The stranger produced the coveted ci-
gars and in return desired permission
to sketch one Of his hosts daughters.
In order to make clearer his meaning
he displayed several Moki sights and
scenes already reduced to paper.
ktVa's father signiticd Il willingness
to have his entire family pictured, but
it was only Niva. the eldest, who was
finally singled out for the great honor.
Her eyes We're brighter her great
Whorls of black hair smoother and her
body more 1.-THE and graceful than any
of her sisters. That much the artist
told her openly, and she thought how
proud Tiponi would be when he learn
ed that a white man also considered
her beautiful.
Just as the outlines Of Kiva's round
face began to stand out on the paper
horde Of naked children sWarmed into
the room and fell upon the artist.
ooh, YOU little beggars!" he cried.
''Hayc you found me out again?'
"IIel-lo." they chorused. 'IIel-lo
ken-tc; hello kcu-tc."
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