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CasebookCase 68Opens 21 Dec

The Damp Kindling

The shortest-day walk on Fernley HillIntroductory4 clues
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On the shortest day of the year, Fernley walks up the hill to watch the sun set and light a small fire. Hugo, Edie and Basil all came along. When the sun goes down, the fire refuses to catch: everything is soaking.

What happened

At the summit cairn, the bundle of kindling was dipped in the stream.

  • Hugo Bellharbour master
  • Edie Marshchoir leader and music teacher
  • Basil Okaforbaker

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