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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from The Spirit of the Border by Zane Grey: but she fears her stern father. Wingenund would burn the Village of Peace. The
Indian tribes tremble before the thunder of his wrath. Be patient, my chief.
Time changes the leaves, so it will the anger of the warriors. Whispering
Winds' will set you free, and be free herself to go far with you toward the
rising sun, where dwell your people. She will love, and be constant, as the
northern star. Her love will be an eternal spring where blossoms bloom ever
anew, and fresh, and sweet. She will love your people, and raise Christian
children, and sit ever in the door of your home praying for the west wind to
blow. Or, if my chief wills, we shall live the Indian life, free as two eagles
on their lonely crag."
Although Joe gave himself up completely to his love for his bride, he did not
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