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FIN: And every time I suck me thumb, suck
I get more worried about him. page 94

NARRATOR 4: You see, Fin had a magic thumb, and if he
sucked it, it would warn him of any danger.

NARRATOR 2: Now, Oona was worried, too, but she had
an idea.

OONA: Go now, and look across the mountain for his
coming. You’re sure to see him on his way, and that’ll give us
time to prepare a welcome.

NARRATOR 3: So Fin MacCool did what his wife bid, for he
knew her to be a woman of great good sense. And inside
the house, Oona cleared the table and began baking a new
batch of bread loaves. These were the big, flat loaves you
can see in Ireland to this day. But this was a special batch
indeed, for inside each loaf she put a great iron griddle.

NARRATOR 1: Well, at last Fin ran into the house.

FIN: Oona, he’s coming, and he’s a terrible size of a creature!
What can I do? If I run away, I’ll be shamed forever! And if I
stay here, he’ll tie my body in knots!

OONA: Ach, be easy now, Fin. Just do what I say, and before
the day is out, maybe his own forefinger will betray him.
(goes to the other room)

NARRATOR 4: You see, Cuhullin too had a magic finger. All
his strength was in the forefinger of his right hand. If he lost
that finger, he’d be no stronger than any ordinary man.

FIN: (looking out the open door) He’s coming! iron (n.):
griddle (n.):
He’ll be here in a minute! hierro
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