inexperience I was still susceptible to the
adventurous and curious side of things rather
than to their profounder meanings. There-
fore, while somewhat prepared, I was not yet
conscious of the seriousness and terrific power
of modern civilization.

It was a crisp winter morning when the
train pulled into Chicago. I had in mind the
Fort Dearborn incident, and it seemed to me
that we were being drawn into the deep
gulches of the Bad Lands as we entered the
city. I realized vividly at that moment that
the day of the Indian had passed forever.

I was met at the station by friends, who
took me to walk upon some of the main
streets. I saw a perfect stream of humanity
rushing madly along, and noticed with some
surprise that the faces of the people were
not happy at all. They wore an intensely
serious look that to me was appalling.

I was cautioned against trusting strangers,
and told that I must look out for pickpockets.
Evidently there were some disadvantages
connected with this mighty civilization, for
we Indians seldom found it necessary to
guard our possessions. It seemed to me that

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