THE SILVER LAKE stories, 15]

But what to feed this great company
with, was the puzzling question with
Mrs. M She was obliged to con-
sult the interpreter, who told her that
the greatest delicacy which could be
offered them, would be slices of ham
fried, and bread to dip in the gravy.
Having a great quantity of hams in the
house, and a fresh baking of bread,
Mrs. M and her cook set to work
to prepare an entertainment for their
strange guests. When the Indians were
called in to dinner, they would not sit
down, till through the interpreter they
had thanked the Great Spirit, for allow-
ing them that interview, and given