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Show Ik7 centant," she said. "Go to him and nresent him with your gift. It is beautiful work you have done. I am sure Ruruku will think so, too. I visited, with your brother only moments ago, and I am pleased with his progress." Roa was anprehensive as he entered Wetekia's whare. "Kia ora, greetings, my grandmother. I have come to visit x^rith my brother." "It is good to see you, my grandson. Your presence here has been scarce as of late." "Yes, of that I am sorry and. ashamed." He knelt hesitantly beside Ruruku and sooke softly. "My brother, I come to see you after many days, ashamed that I have remained away from vou for so long. I have brought you a gift which I have made with my own hands. I give it to you humbly in the hone that you will accent it. It is a crutch which I will teach you how to use in the many days ahead." Puruku rolled over on his mat to face his brother. Tears were streaming down his cheeks. "My brother. Mv kind, loving brother, Roa. You are too good. I am not deserving of such a |