The Stranger The young Indian boy rode his horse through the high desert of Oklahoma. His parents were counting on him to bring home food for the family. He knew at this time of year, finding food was as challenging a task as ever. He had been riding for two days already and had not seen anything or anybody. The land was bare, and the wind was hot. He could see why all the animals were in hiding. Nothing in their right mind would want to be out that heat. He came across a stream of water flowing gently down. He thought if he followed this stream, he would have a good chance to find an animal to kill and eventually bring home. He paused for a moment while his horse took a well-deserved
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