章 43: Chapter 43

“Pick flowers on hillside,” replied the boy, raising the bow and arrows.

“Very funny,” laughed Lee as he threw a small cushion at Dog, who ducked.

“You know,” said Tatanka, “the Hopi do not hunt for food the way we do.

“Yes, that is why I show them. Their way: sticks and clubs, too much trouble.”

“Be care…” Lee stopped himself before finishing the admonition. Sleeps With Dog was too old now to be treated as a child. If he were home in his village with the Dakota, he would be hunting on his own.

After the boy exited the room, Tatanka mused, “He is growing up. Soon he will be a man.”

Lee smiled. Yup, soon he will be a man.

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Later that day, Lee was lounging in front of their pueblo. He wore the Hopi clothing given him for the ceremony. He felt a bit strange dressed that way, now the celebration was over. He thought maybe he should be wearing his jeans.