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an aperture in the roof which also serves to admit the light. There are sometimes two of the these. At the back of the divan skins are hung & buffalo robes & other peltry cover the surface, on which the inmates repose surrounded by their arms, trinkets, women & dogs, the combination of so many picturesque acessories & the light admitted in so artistical a manner, contributing to make a scene full of scenic effect. These houses are certainly very comfortable and admirably adapted to the indulgence strikethrough "cultivation" of the indolent disposition of the Indians Here he sleeps at night, and during the day lolls? at his ease, smoking, chatting with his friends or repairing his arms & ornaments. all other occupations being considered unworthy the attention of