human
I can take you back. You must have run very quickly to have come so far. We must start at once to reach the Mission before dark.
gpt
Oh, thank you ever so much, said Maria.
human
I am so anxious to get back, for my father will be hunting for me.
gpt
He might hunt all night and not find you, for the forest has many paths,
human
What is your name?
gpt
she answered.
human
That is my Indian name, but I am also called Teresa.
gpt
My mother is dead, too,
human
My father is dead, also, said Guacha.
gpt
We were of the Mission Indians, but all my own people died of the fever two years ago.
human
But who do you live with? asked Maria.
gpt
Have you no friends at all?
human
Oh, I live with some of the Indians who were my father's friends! said Guacha,
gpt
and she smiled at the bird, who chattered to her gaily and pecked gently at her cheek.
human
I wish you could go home with me!
gpt
Maria! Maria!