Pip found the dagger while they were counting socks.
Ysabet had intended to speak to Chaska privately. Privacy proved difficult on a ledge occupied by four women, a large gliding ray, a lantern elk, a mouse, and a creature which disliked being excluded from the handling of interesting stones. She finally asked Chaska to sit beside her, and told her about the ring and Oru while they patched a heel.
Chaska continued sewing for several moments after Ysabet finished.
Then she said, “Were you going to tell me before Lilt did something you thought was dangerous?”
“Yes.”
“Before that moment, I mean. On purpose.”
“I should have.”
Chaska pulled the thread through. “That’s a different answer.”
