“I cannot die until I see my granddaughter. She was two summers old when she was taken to the big white man’s city in the east.” Two Bears inhaled a raspy breath and coughed. “It is my wish that you bring her to me so I may see what kind of woman she has become. Only then will I be able to walk peacefully in the spirit world.”
Joseph stared at the old man. This was the last thing he had expected. Although his father had told him that Yancey fled back east with the little girl, no one knew whether they had survived. Joseph had no idea where to even begin a search for her.
“It is a long journey, kunu. It will take many months to even reach the cities in the east.”
“I will wait for your return,” Two Bears said confidently. “I know you will not fail me.”
Joseph nodded slowly. He was willing to do anything for the old chief, but this seemed like a futile, if not impossible undertaking. Staring into the hopeful old eyes of the Indian, he knew he couldn’t refuse the chief’s request.
Sucking in a deep breath, he smiled, and said confidently, “I will find her and bring her to you.”
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