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“That’s because she knows so much,” Marthona said “But you’ve already impressed her more than you realize, Ayla”

“That’s true,” Willaot any more surprises tucked away that you haven’t told us about?”

“Well, I think you’re going to be a to deood Ayla is with a sling,” Jondalar said “And though itnew flint-knapping techniques Even Dalanar was impressed”

“If Dalanar was impressed, I have to be,” Willamar said

“And then there’s the thread-puller,” Ayla said

“Thread-puller?” Marthona said

“Yes, for sewing I just couldn’t learn how to pull a tiny cord or a s

inew thread through a hole that was punched with an awl Then I had an idea, but the whole Lion Caetkit and show you,” Ayla said

“Do you think it would help someone whose eyes can’t see the holes as well as they once could?” Marthona asked

“I think so,” Ayla said “Let et it”

“Why don’t you wait until toht It’s not as easy to see in firelight as it is in sunlight,” Marthona said “But I would like to see it”

“Well, Jondalar, you have certainly caused some excitement around here,” Willah, but you brought back much more than yourself I’ve always said travel opens new possibilities, advances new ideas”

“I think you’re right, Willamar,” Jondalar said “But I’ll tell you truthfully, I’ to be content to stay ho time”

“You’re going to the Su, aren’t you, Jondé?” Folara asked

“Of course We’re going to behis ar isn’t really traveling, especially after the Journey weho an extra hunt before we go, do you knohere we can get disguises? Ayla wants to hunt, too, and we both need them”