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ous creature and want company all the time. " "You all may know that 

 this young man has requested earnestly before us to be used in the 

 occasion, and his statements are justifiable and benevolent," said the 

 owner of the Flat-Pipe. So Willow was then placed with the res^ at 

 the proper seat, and its usefulness pointed out. 



Said Red-Bush: "Well, seeing what is going on, and fully under- 

 standing the object of this gathering, I cannot help but step forward 

 and make this plea: First, I want to tell you I am an honest man and 

 full of compassion, besides, my whole body is healthy and I have a 

 happy glow in my face. So please take and accept me." "You have 

 just recently listened to this young man's desire, and as his reputation 

 and character are so good and clean, it meets with my approval," said 

 the man. So Red-Bush was then placed at the proper position, and 

 its usefulness stated. (It is used for tipi breastpins, tipi stake-pins, 

 etc.) 



Said Water-Grass: "Say, please take me and accept my body for 

 material on this occasion. You may know that I am all right, faithful 

 in my ways, and reverent with everything. I have a very peaceable 

 disposition and am inclined to do good." "You may know that this 

 young man makes this plea to us, and in view of his statements, it 

 agrees with me. He is just in his thoughts," said the man. 



Said Rabbit- Weeds, in unison: "Well, we cannot help but step 

 forward and make this request before you: We desire to be used on 

 the occasion. We are good people, with kind deeds and good actions. 

 We are so fond of everything that we want to be conspicuous, in order 

 to be known widely, so please take us, and accept our earnest desires." 

 "You people, listen to me! Having heard the ambitious remarks of 

 these young men, and considering their idea, I am in harmony with 

 them," said the man. So Rabbit- Weeds were then placed with the 

 rest, in their proper position. 



Said Rabbit: "Yes, all of my friends have made their choice for 

 one or more purposes, so, seeing that nearly all the places are being 

 occupied, I come forward to make this plea, which I do hope you will 

 grant: You may know that I am innocent, gentle in many ways, soft 

 in my words, happy in company and elsewhere, and in every possible 

 way intend to give kind and sympathizing advice. Furthermore, my 

 entire body is clean and soft, yet strong. So, please, I "desire to be 

 used throughout the occasion, so that my name will be remembered 

 eternally and that I may be a useful companion." "All of you people 

 have heard this young man's remarks, which contain many good 

 points; therefore I fully conform to his desire. He shall be a great 

 comfort and an adviser for days to come," said the man. 



