256 TRUE BEAR STORIES. 



able to do it. Why he shall live here now 

 that he scarcely lives; my fellow spirit I 

 shall now go home." 



The little bear boy was the one who did 

 this. He then remained among the Indians 

 and taught them the mysteries of the 

 Grand Medicine, which would assist them 

 to live. He also said his spirit could bring 

 a body to life but once, and he would now 

 return to the sun, from which they would 

 feel his influence. 



This is called "Kwi-wi-senswed-di-tshi- 

 ge-wi-nip" "Little boy, his work." 



