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As the morning sun shone its first rays across the meadow and along to the village, Allit began stirring with life. Parents and children rose from their beds, dressed, and broke their fast. The house of Bertha and Tanner was no exception, although their young house guest was somewhat shy and unsure. Kestle still sat by the fire, legs stretched across the blankets where he had slept.

 “Come along Kestle, help Marle and Marva gather eggs outside. I’ll get porridge started, or should we have the eggs for breakfast?”

“Porridge thanks” replied Kestle as he rose to follow the children outside. Tanner came back inside in their place, offering his wife a smile.

 “It’s done. There will be a meeting in the storage barn before evening meal. Will you keep the children occupied?”

“Of course. I can take them all to the meadow for games as long as there is still light” smiled Bertha, “you won’t be too late?”

“No, shouldn’t be longer than an hour or so”. Tanner looked over at the door as the children returned, arms laden with warm brown eggs. “In the basket for your mother. Careful not to break any”. When they had done as he asked and come over to sit at the table, Tanner asked “How about Kestle stays with us for a bit? A new friend to play with?”