HOW THE SPARK OF FIRE WAS SAVED.

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| , ONG ago when fire was first brought to
ev

earth, it was given intothe care of two

+ beldams at the end of the world.

The Cahroc Indians knew where it was hidden.
They needed fire and were always planning ways
to get it.

They went at last to the wise coyote.

“That is simple enough,” said he, “I will show
you a way to getit. Fire is a great blessing and
should be free to all people.”

The coyote knew every inch of the road to the
beldams’ hut.

Along the path leading to it, he stationed beasts,
the strongest and best runners nearer the hut and
the weaker ones farther off.

Nearest the guarded den, he placed one of the
Sinewy Cahroc men.

Then he walked boldly up to the door of the hut
and knocked.

The beldams, not fearing a coyote in the least,
invited him in.

They were often lonely, living so near une end of
the world.