Describe the boys' encounter with an Indian while they are out gathering wood one day.

On a particular day when the boys are older, Boyd is riding the travois as he and Billy return from gathering wood. The boys encounter an Indian and Billy tells the Indian that they have nothing of value but promises to bring him some food after the family has supper. The boys seem a bit intimidated by the Indian and Billy says they'll bring him out some coffee later, but when they leave the Indian's campsite, Billy tells Boyd that they will not return.