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Show 121 His mother could tell. She stroked his hair like she had done when he was a child. He was glad to be back with her again. Chua told her about the eagle, but not about Toho's ankle. "Ahote hasn't returned," Apa said. "He should come any day now." "It has been many more than six days," Chua said. "I'll watch from the top of the mesa" lf>0 [frC c^dS ~%> J>ty* Jr6»*t«^( A winter chill was in the air. Chua and his mother would need warm clothing soon. He gave her the rabbit skins. There were not enough for clothes for both of them, but they would help. As the sun faded into the earth, Toho appeared in the doorway. "My father sends a message, Chua. The new moon will rise tomorrow night. We will gather material for thepahos. It's time for Wuwuchim" "We didn't return with the eagle any too soon," Chua said. "My father wishes you to be initiated with me," Toho said. J 7 "r Of ' V |
