she who likes animals

She was a proud Osage who loved her tribe, her family and her skunk. He had adopted her when he was a baby; he loved her so…. Will he spray me? Potential suiters asked, a bit afraid of this fluff ball. Only if he does not like you, Girl who Loves Animals replied. Her father sat at the edge of the teepee listening. Glad to have a bit of distance from her pet, Stinker. Stinker was not fond of him; he had been sprayed a few times. Why don’t you get rid of him? Some of the wise men of the council suggested. She loves him, and he keeps suiters away, he replied. He is the best birth control we could ever have. What if he likes the suiter? One of his council men inquired. So far, he has liked none of them, replied her father.