Show savage courtship among the ona indians of tierra del fuego courtship Is not precisely a tender affair when the girl Is from a friendly group the gallant presents her with his hunting bow it if the girl returns it by her own hand it Is a sign of acceptance but if by the hand of a messenger it is a refusal but refusals are not common the persevering brave watches for an which brings him alone with the object of his affections lie ile then commands her to follow him with all speed through the bush to his own camp the girls are prone to yield t prompt obedience tor for a disappointed suitor may indy emphasize his displeasure by an arrow directed lightly at the 5 thigh or at her calves the especial vanity of an oua belle i |