15 "I will call this Shining Serpent before me,"
agreed Gray Boar, "and hear what he has to say. I do not like this idea
myself, but I will not judge it until I
hear him speak."
16 That evening, as they sat relaxing, Little Mountain Glory came to
visit; something she had not done for some time. At supper the
conversation was general, but as they sat relaxing in the common room
listening to a popular radio show, Little Mountain Glory spoke up.
17 "Father, must you judge Shining Serpent? There is nothing wrong with
what his people do. They have simply learned that there is nothing
shameful about the body, they enjoy the sunshine and air. To call them
evil because they shed these rags that custom has put on us, is wrong!"
18 "You speak as if you know these people," remarked Mountain Glory.
"Of course you don't...I mean, you wouldn't….."
19 "I do," continued Little Mountain Glory, "and I have! I've been to
several meetings, and to many camps. Nothing goes on like what those
men told you. Anyone even suggesting things like that are sent away."
20 Mountain Glory looked horrified, but Gray Boar said nothing. "They
are decent people," his daughter continued. "It is those who accuse
them of evil that have shame in their mind."
21 "What you say may be true," agreed her father, "but there is a
question that The Law is being violated, and that I have to look into.
No matter what MY feelings are, or, the feelings of the members of my
family, my duty is to the peoples' well being.
22 I will remember your words, though, because I trust your judgment
and know that you would not be
involved in anything that was defiling. That you speak