--- In norse_course@yahoogroups.com, "Patti (Wilson)"
<originalpatricia@...> wrote:

>
> I find sincerely - these comments to be of value - but have a sneaking
> leaning to the supposition that Bergthora an astute "Manager" of the
> household - would not have given really Great Gifts but might have given
> something Bright and sparkly - a trifle flash which the travellers would
> prize and wear as a "show off" point -they pointed out Thrain as a

Boaster -

> a show-off, but when questioned by Bergthora they gave the

information out

> in snippets - as it were they were enjoying their brief time "Center

Stage"

> Njal might have seen through the act - his wife did not
> Patricia
> I may be reading into the story more than actually meets the eye -

it is a

> Patricia Thing (those old Gals were stirring)

I reckon they want some new tidings to talk about, and if anything
they say helps something spectacular to happen, so much the better ;-)