Chapters Seven through Nine Summary

In chapter seven, the winter is coming to an end and Blue Bird is expecting a child. Rainbow's sisters are busy preparing cradles and clothing for the baby. In fact, all of Blue Bird's new family are helping her any way they can, from helping put up her tipi to preparing meals for her. Blue Bird is thankful for the help but careful not to take advantage of their kindness. She knows they all love her, but like all Dakota women their ultimate loyalty is with Rainbow, and Blue Bird does not want her sister-in-laws to think she is lazy and is not worthy of their brother.

Little Chief is getting older now and spends most of his time with the older boys and not so much time playing with Waterlily. Little Chief has begun his training...