"Don't be afraid; if you're afraid, the snake will be happy. So, try to look calm," Othniel said in a firm voice.
"Yes, Othniel. I will try not to be afraid," Camryn replied in a low voice.
But Camryn still held Othniel's arm tightly. And Othniel sensed that Camryn had not been able to completely get rid of her fear.
"We should be able to go to the kitchen to get salt as much as possible. Salt is one of the snake's weaknesses," said Othniel.
"But Othniel, those snakes are already everywhere," she said doubtfully.
"I told you, you have to be brave!" Othniel spoke in a firm voice.
Othniel didn't want Camryn to get too wrapped up in her fear and make the snakes more numerous.
"Why don't you just use your strength?" asked Camryn in a voice that was on the verge of tears.
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