Crow Mary

While at the Métis village, Crow Mary learns that Farwell illegally trades whiskey to Indigenous tribes. Jeannie explains that all fur traders sell whiskey and that it is harmful only in excess. Crow Mary is perplexed and scared. Later that night, Jeannie finds Crow Mary with her puppy by a campfire and brings her some rum punch. She suggests that they drink so that Crow Mary stops being scared of alcohol. The two enjoy their time together and sleep in Crow Mary’s tipi.

The next morning, the two wake up feeling sick. Jeannie rushes back to the village, and Crow Mary feels nauseous. When Farwell returns, they spend two days together and then join the Métis. Crow Mary and Jeannie participate in the men’s activity of shooting targets, and both exhibit their gun skills. Crow Mary feels that Jeannie is like a sister.

One day, Farwell gives Crow Mary a handgun as a gift. When she hears that Jeannie needs one but cannot afford it, she gives it to her. When Farwell wonders why she gave away the gift he had just given her, she explains that she follows the “Crow way.” Farwell praises her generosity and later brings her a new revolver to keep.