"Suddenly, I'm up on one elbow. Those are no possum's eyes, I know their glassy reflection too well."
(p.183,184)
"I spot some water plants with edible roots and make a small meal with my last piece of rabbit."
(p.180)
"Too many years of hunting, I guess. And the lure of possible meat. I'm rewarded with one fine rabbit. In no time, I've cleaned and gutted the animal, leaving the head, feet, tail, skin, and innards under a pile of leaves."
(p.164)
- Because she has hunted for a long time she knows which plants you can eat.
- Because she is very experienced, she knows the animals' eyes and she can spot different animals by looking at their eyes.
- Because she has hunted for a long time, she always checks the traps.