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Show 81 <J-' "He is Hopi, Father, like you and me," Toho said. "He speaks our language. He is our brother. Judge him by his deeds." The chief strode off into the hills alone. The villagers filtered silently away back to their weaving and grinding. Only Pavati and a crippled woman were left. CHAPTER 18 "I would like you to meet my mother, Sihu," Toho said. "Flower," Chua said. "Hello." "She is called 'flower' because she was bom in the spring when the flowers of the cactus bloom. Flowers make the desert beautiful just like my mother." Sihu stepped forward with the support of n& two poles. "Pavati tells me you are a good boy," she said. "Don't worry about the chief," Pavati said. "His pride has been hurt. He'll come to like you when he sees what a good boy you are. He worries about Toho, and he only wants the best for him." J- t^vjJt\ ^ ./, fV Clawing Eagle stoodya^ruffted his feathers. fa O4^ ,«J^ ^ \ T "Kwaaa," called Chosovi. -f* *}®\^^V^' Pavati held out the perch while Chua unlashed her feet. Chua felt relief and love wash through his body all at the same time. He was so glad to have Chosovi back. It was as if part of him had been gone, and now he was whole again. "Kwaaa." Chosovi nuzzled her head into Chua's neck. |