Sketches From Oldest America 



everything remained young and fresh; nothing 

 grew old. It was not until a much later date that 

 the indiscretion of a boy brought those physiolog- 

 ical changes known as growing old into the world 

 and placed a limitation to the period of youth. The 

 old woman was like a young girl in her appearance 

 and feelings, and being the only inhabitant of the 

 earth, naturally felt very lonesome and wished for a 

 companion. She was one time chewing "pooya" 

 (chewing gum) when the thought arose in her 

 mind that it would be pleasant to have an image to 

 play with, so taking her "pooya" she fashioned a 

 man, then by way of ornamentation placed a raven's 

 beak on his forehead. 



She was delighted with her success in making 

 such a lovely image and on lying down to sleep 

 placed it near her side. On awakening her joy was 

 great, for the image had come to life and there be- 

 fore her was the first man. 



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