p. 30). In the latter it is represented as
giving size to those who partake of it.
_The Mischief Maker. A Tradition of the Origin of the Mythology of
the Senecas. A Lox Legend._
(Seneca.)
An Indian mischief maker was once roving about. He saw that he was
approaching a village, and said, "How can I attract attention?"
Seeing two girls coming from the wigwams, he pulled up a wild plum-bush
and placed it upon his head, the roots clasping about his chin.
It will be strange to see a plum-tree on my head, bearing ripe fruit.
These girls will want trees also. So he thought. The tree shook as he
walked, and many plums fell to the ground.
The girls wondered greatly at the strange man with the tree. They
admired it, and said they, too, would like to be always supplied with
fruit in such a manner.
"I can manage that," he replied. So he pulled up a bush for each, and
planted them on their heads. The plums were delicious, and grew as fast
as they were plucked; and the girls stepped along proudly, for they had
something which certainly no girls ever had before.
The Mischief Maker went on to the village. On the way he reflected,
"There is no such thing in the world as a plum-tree growing on a man's
head. I will take this off." He did so, and, on entering the village,
gave a loud signal (a whoop). All the people listened, and the chiefs
sent messengers to inquire what news he brought.
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