132 "Almost every generation," agreed Bullet,
"some of them join your Faith, or the faith of The One where women are
also treated equally. But it is very hard for them, because if they do
so, their parents are banished from the faith as well as them. For it
is felt that if a child rebels, it is because the parents fail to
properly teach them. Many wait until their parent's death to leave
their husbands, and join another faith."
133 "I'm glad I belong to The Lords," praised the Maid, "and can
choose what I want to do."
134 The other women nodded in agreement. "I think it's time," suggested
Bright Serpent, "to tell you about myself. As the ladies have heard the
tale a hundred times, I'll send them to their duties. Also, I think
I'll send to the hotel for your things. I'd like you to be my guests
for the next few days."
135 "We'd be honored!" agreed Bullet. Smiling Fox called the hotel and
told them someone would be coming for their things, and pay their bill.
He started to take out his wallet, but Bright Serpent shook his head.
136 "I'll take care of it," he said, "it's on me. I will need a note
though, for my men giving them permission for your things."
137 Smiling Fox wrote out the note. Two guards came in, took it, and
departed.
138 "I will begin by saying that I was raised by my uncle and my
mother. My father was killed in a car accident when I was small. When I
was young it was obvious I had The Lords Powers, and I loved Their
Work. When I entered high school it was decided I would take courses
that would lead me toward a Speakership.
139 I became the Apprentice of a Local Speaker part time before I even
took The Test Of Adulthood. By