Karana does not enter the cave, nor does she take the necklace. Where she hides now she can see the necklace all day. Rontu starts barking when they hear footsteps and the girl singing. When the girl sees the necklace still laying on the rock she grows very quiet, picks up the necklace, puts it down again and peers into the cave where two of Karana's basket still sit, then begins to drink from the spring.
Karana runs down the ravine yelling "Tutok" and quickly picks up the necklace and puts it on. Tutok says "wintscha" (which means pretty) again and Karana repeats the word. The two girls begin to share words in their own languages, smiling and having a good time. Karana introduces herself as Won-a-pa-lei, but keeps her secret name to herself.
Tutok.....
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