Rensselaer Republican, Volume 18, Number 15, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 December 1885 — A Pretty Picture on the Plains. [ARTICLE]

A Pretty Picture on the Plains.

Once only did we ever see that deference to woman which civilized man considers to be due to her. It was a pretty picture, needing no touciies of •art or varnish of imagination. A young buck rode up to our gate leading by the halter a pony on which was seated a daintly attired squaw, whose tunic and leggings must have been cut by the most fashionable dress maker of the camp to fit her exquisite form. No cavalier could have dismounted her with more care and grace. Taking her hand he led her into the house, and striking the attitude of a Romeo, exclaimed: “See ’em! My squaw, my squaw.” Their cleanly appearance entitling them to unusual consideration, they were ushered into the dining room. Coffee, bread and meat having been spread upon the table, he placed a chair for her, declining one for himself, but settling upon his haunches on the floor, fixing his admiring gaze upon her while she ate her food, and refusing any share until her appetite was satisfied. Afterward standing by her side, he appropriated the remnants of the meal. Then he departed with her, bestowing his blessing upon us: “Good a man, good a woman,” and lifting his divinity upon her horse rode away, his last words being: “See ’em, my squaw, heap fine squaw!” They were evidently on their bridal tour.—Jiose Fork Agency letter.