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“But that’s not fair, Gogo!” cried Methembe. “Creator should make Snake
return the skins!”

“Ah, well, my boy,” Gogo looked at him and placed a hand on his head,
“Life is not always fair. But while Snake got the skins, Creator did not

stop the people from standing on Snake from time-to-time. In fact, when
most people encounter Snake these days they give him what they think

he deserves: a sound thrashing! And, of course, Chameleon is still hiding
away in the trees, moving so slowly that he usually goes undetected. And

as for people, well, Creator gave them another gift that was better than
new skins!”

“What was that, Gogo?” the children asked

“Oh, my children,” Gogo replied with a smile, “That is a story for another

time! Now my weary old bones tell me that it is time for a good night’s
rest!”

And with a great heave Gogo lifted herself from her stump by the fire and

walked slowly towards her hut.
Glossary

chuckle : to laugh quitely
tentatively : in a confused way
scar : a mark of cut or injury
tucked : kept with care
scheme : to make a plan
errand : a short journey to collect or give something
disgust :feeling or anger or dislike
sorghum : a type of grain grown in hot countries
droop : to bend or hang down heavily
brace : support

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