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Indians are the most conventional, least tamed of all the tribes (except Navajo nomads) - & that a.m. they were to be brought back into the church - having been excommunicated. [[strikethrough]] recently soon [[/strikethrough]] We soon found this to be untrue after all. - at first they said they'd come back - then refused - & finally only allowed the priest to visit them.

Their church was so beautiful I should think they'd want to use it - but at least they have there to enjoy. 

The dance began at the high round Siva - when streams of them poured out of its [[strikethrough]] top [[/strikethrough]] round top - & climbed down its steps one after the other all in full costume - painted bodies - [[strikethrough]] & [[/strikethrough]]