Koolee and Monnie looked very much disappointed. They wanted the
stomach dreadfully.
But the Angakok answered, "Since you urge me, I will take the
stomach. I had a dream last night, and in the dream I was told by
my Tornak that today I should feed upon a reindeer's stomach,
given me by one of my grateful children. When you think how I
suffered to bring food to you, I am sure you will wish to provide
me with whatever it seems best that I should have."
He stood by while Kesshoo and Koko's father skinned the reindeer
and cut it in pieces. Then he took the stomach and disappeared
into his igloo - with his face all wreathed in smiles.
VII. WHAT HAPPENED WHEN MENIE AND KOKO WENT HUNTING BY
THEMSELVES
WHAT HAPPENED WHEN MENIE AND KOKO WENT HUNTING BY THEMSELVES
I.
It was very lucky for the twins that their father was such a
brave and skillful kyak man. You will see the reason why, when I
tell you the story of the day Menie and Koko went hunting alone
on the ice.
One April morning Kesshoo was working on his kyak to make sure
that it was in perfect order for the spring walrus hunting. Koko
and Menie watched him for a long time. Monnie was with Koolee in
the hut.
By and by Koko said to Menie, "Let's go out on the ice and hunt
for sealholes."
"All right," said Menie. "You take your bow and arrows and I'll
take my spear. Maybe we shall see some little auks."
Koko had a little bow made of deer's horns, and some bone arrows,
and Menie had a small spear which his father had made for him out
of driftwood.
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