256 TRUE BEAR STORIES.

able to do it. Why he shall live here now
that he scarcely lives; my fellow spirit I
shall now go home.”

The little bear boy was the one who did
this. He then remained among the Indians
and taught them the mysteries of the
Grand Medicine, which would assist them
to live. He also said his spirit could bring
a body to life but once, and he would now
return to the sun, from which they would
feel his influence.

This is called “Kwi-wi-senswed-di-tshi-
ge-wi-nip”—“Little boy, his work.”