While on their way home, Murdock telepathically relayed to Mei Lee what Beron had told him about the Elder Oomah. He felt her sadness as if it were his own.
“We have to be ready to go to the rite at a moment’s notice,” Mei Lee responded telepathically. “Any insight on what the rite entails?”
“I got no hints from Beron on the subject,” Murdock replied. “Did Bridget say anything to you about it?”
“Not a word,” Mei Lee responded. “Our only alternative, as I see it, is to be ready for anything.”
The rest of the trip home was uneventful. Once at the cabin, Mei Lee, with the help of the older children, got the younger ones bathed and in bed while Murdock emptied the cart and brought in enough wood for the night. Mei Lee fixed Murdock and herself something to eat while the older children went
