Renie examined the object in the way her own training had taught her, trying to see what itsmaker had intended, but it was not We were taken to the base of ahuge horizontal tree, on which sat a trio of the tribe's eldest men. She had little doubt what he meant by found but knew better than to say so; it was muchbetter to keep him happy and talking as long as he seemed willing. He found a benchinside the station, curled up, and fell into a sleep where even the dreams were bleared, as thoughseen through deep water.
He began to walk along the line of the river, slowly at first, conscious thatFredericks was still standing and watching him. It took her a few moments to fight the hopper back into submission. You bring some food, _mu'chita_? the boy asked. Renie gave up.
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