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LONG AGO, or maybe not so yen ago, there was a tribe in a dark, cold hollow outrn. The cave dwellers would huddle together and cry against the chill. Loud and long they wailed. It was all they did. It was all they knew to do. The sounds in the cave were mournful, but the people didnt hunch forward it, for had never known life.But and so, one day, they hear a different voice. I have heard your cries, it announced. I have felt your chill and seen your repulsiveness. I have come to help.The cave people grew quiet. They had never heard this voice. Hope sounded strange to their ears. How can we know you have come to help?Trust me, he answered. I have what you need.The cave people peered through the darkness at the conception of the stranger. He was stacking something, then stooping and stacking more.What are you doing? one cried, nervous.The stranger didnt answer.What are you making? one shouted even louder.Still no response.Tell us demanded a third.The visitor stood and spoke in t he direction of the voices. I have what you need. With that he false to the pile at his feet and lit it. Wood ignited, flames erupted, and light filled the cavern.The cave people turned away in fear. Put it out they cried. It hurts to see it.Light always hurts before it helps, he answered. Step closer. The pain will in brief pass.Not I, declared a voice.Nor I, agreed a second.Only a fool would risk exposing his eyes to such light.The stranger stood next to the fire. Would you prefer the darkness? Would you prefer the cold? Dont consult your fears. Take a step of faith.For a long time no one spoke. The people hovered in groups covering their eyes. The firebuilder stood next to the fire. Its warm here, he invited.Hes right, one from behind him announced. Its warmer. The stranger turned and saw a figure slowly stepping toward the fire. I can open my eyes now, she proclaimed. I can see.Come closer, invited the fire builder.She did. She stepped into the ring of light. Its so warm She e xtended her detention and sighed as her chill began to pass.Come, everyone Feel the warmth, she invited.Silence, woman cried one of the cave dwellers. Dare you lead us into your folly? Leave us and take your light with you.She turned to the stranger. Why wont they come?