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Show Page 171 constantly defending them. In truth, I side with John though I say naught to Richard. I have come to know Indians such as Rawhunt, Ipitaquod, and Camohan well and do not think they plan treachery. Only time will tell who truly sees what is in their hearts. One subject John and Richard are in agreement upon is how irksome it is that the Indians have taken to borrowing our boats--without permission--to travel up and down the river to visit other tribes. They do this often lately. We wonder at this, for the natives were never that neighborly before. But I have no time to concern myself with such weighty matters. Instead, I must try to discover what intent lies in Jane Fiske's heart, for she flirts outrageously with both John and Richard whenever they are about. And they seem to enjoy it! I cannot imagine either of them allowing his head to be turned by the silly chit. She complains constantly and is most clever at getting others to do her work for her. Can they not see how foolish she is? ******************** The door closed behind us, shutting out the warm glow from within. "Francis is himself again," said John. "He is as much of a rascal as ever he was." |