Hushed Willows Happy happy days

how joyous was minnow as she spoke of this man! kukutux considered valiant. he was a protector, a guardian. what would he make of this?

but minnow was of her own mind. the duck would honor that. "to my ear, to my eye, you have found joy in tuft. among the sunshine people," kukutux went on, "we have bride price. that is, a man hunts for what the family of his intended desires. this can take many moons, and children are often born in between these times. i would represent you as mother, and valiant is your brother."

"but," and here she paused to stir the mixture, motioning minnow closer to drink, "if you wish only to agree to be married, and thus become wife and husband, then it is time to tell reverie and boone of what you desire."

her eyes were kind. "i must ask; has he come to your sleeping-place during this time? is there a chance you are with child?" such quick choices must be understood. to be wed while with young was a great blessing. she did not want minnow to fear for her well-being, if already she carried little ones.