_Find some sticks that you can use in making fire. Put them in a place where they will dry._ _Look at the pictures on pages 45, 48, and 49. What is the difference between a drill for boring holes and a fire drill?_ [Illustration: “_As he twirled the stick he prayed to the fire god_”] XXV THINGS TO THINK ABOUT What do you think the Cave-men did when they saw Strongarm coming with fire? Do you think he told them how he got it? Did you ever have a secret? What kind of things do you wish to keep secret? Can you think why Strongarm might wish to keep his discovery a secret? _How the Cave-men Received Strongarm_ How glad all the Cave-men were when they saw Strongarm coming with fire! They ran out to meet him and shouted for joy. Firekeeper lighted a fire, and the women brought branches to make it blaze. The wild animals sniffed it and ran away. The Cave-men joined hands and danced around the fire. [Illustration: “_The Cave-men joined hands and danced around the fire_”] They danced until they could dance no more, and then sat down on the ground to rest. They asked where Strongarm found the fire, but he did not tell them then. Some of the Cave-men were very selfish. They cared more for themselves than they did for the clan. Some of the men had already left. Others were thinking of going away. Strongarm wanted to teach them to help one another. So he told them only part of the truth. He said nothing about the fire drill, but he told them about his prayer. He said that the fire god came when he called him. At this the Cave-men were filled with fear. They looked upon Strongarm in wonder. After that they treated him with great respect. When they needed a chief, he led them. He was the greatest man of the time. THINGS TO DO _Show how the Cave-men rejoiced when Strongarm came with his burning torch. Draw the picture._ _Show what you think they did when they were told that the fire god came at Strongarm’s command._ XXVI THINGS TO THINK ABOUT Do you know why we have Thanksgiving Day? How would the Cave-men show that they were thankful? _The Thanksgiving Feast_ How thankful the Cave-men were to have fire again! They wanted the fire god to know it. They wanted their neighbors to have fire, too. So they sent a messenger with a firebrand to invite them to a feast. As the messenger neared the cave where they dwelt, he heard the people wailing. He hurried on with the glad tidings. When the people saw him, they ran to meet him and lighted firebrands of their own. Their sadness was turned to joy. They told the messenger that their bravest man had been killed that very day. He had been carried away by a tiger while standing near the cave. [Illustration: “_They shouted praises to the fire god_”] They feared that the tiger would return, and that they all would be killed.