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Never come between any one and the fire. 



Do not touch live coals with a steel knife or any sharp 

 steel. 



Do not stare at strangers; drop your eyes if they stare 

 hard at you; and this, above all, for women. 



The women of the lodge are the keepers of the fire, but the 

 men should help with the heavier sticks. 



Always give a word or sign of salute when meeting or 

 passing a friend, or even a stranger, if in a lonely place. 



Do not talk to your mother-in-law at any time, or let her 

 talk to you. 



Be kind. 



Show respect to all men, but grovel to none. 



Let silence be your motto till duty bids you speak. 



Thank the Great Spirit for each meal. 



HONESTY 



CatHn says: 



"As evidence of . . . their honesty and honor, there 

 will be found recorded many striking instances in the following 

 pages. 



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"I have roamed about, from time to time, during seven or 

 eight years, visiting and associating with some three or four 

 hundred thousands of these people, under an almost infinite 

 variety of circumstances; 



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and under all these circumstances of exposure, no Indian ever 

 betrayed me, struck me a blow, or stole from me a shilling's 

 worth of my property, that I am aware of." (Vol. I., p. 9-10.) 



"Never steal, except it be from an enemy, whom it is just 

 that we should injure in every possible way." ("Teachings 

 of Tshut-che-nau, Chief of Kansas," Hunter; p. 21.) 



"Among [between] the individuals of some tribes or nations, 



