ON THE NORTH-WESTERN TRIBES OF CANADA. 41

seeing men. During the time of her seclusion she wears no shirt, and
is forbidden to move and to lie down, but must always sit in a squatting
position. She must avoid touching her hair, but scratch her head with
a comb or with a piece of bone, provided for ‘the purpose. Neither is she
allowed to scratch her body, as it is believed that each scratch would
leave a scar. While she is hidden behind her screen the festival con-
tinues. Sometimes they even begin the Tlokoa’la (see below, p. 47).
Here are two songs which are sung on these occasions :—

ae Peres Seal

Clapping ? | is eel e a Fags

ileal) a ai a - i-ya i na i a

Kaq - ci ka - ma’ tla - tla kui-tutl-sya i - na De

O - 0 tu - tlah as - ah as O-uc pa - teatl i a

Hi - ne tsutl - kat at - la ya hoqtlak‘tsak’k as i a

An - a sa - ko tea. kop u - atl-k-atha - tlah i a

i - @ ee) repre a -i-ya i - na i a.
Te., 1 had a bad dream last night. I dreamt my husband took a second wife. Then I
packed my little basket and [ ?], and I said before I left, There are plenty of men.
Thus I dreamt.

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SS Ses See e see ee terrer

6-ma-kothhé - i ya i na yutc - kdtltsek-tsin he i ya-yi na.

Ie., I wish I had my face at a girl’s bosom. I should feel good. Oh, dead!
Yes, your face is large enough for a thing that is never satisfied.

During her seclusion in her small room the girl fasts, and for eight
months after reaching maturity she is forbidden to eat any fresh food,