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12 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 crossed out - cultivation indulgence of the indolent disposition of the Indian - 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