A Lily Pond

. "Okay, Artoo," he said with a sigh, "let him have it. Now get out of here,little fellow. We've got things to do." "No, no!" the creature pleaded excitedly. "I'll stay and help you find yourfriend." "I'm not looking for a friend," Luke said. "I'm looking for a Jedi Master." "Oh," the creature's eyes widened as he spoke, "a Jedi Master. Differentaltogether. Yoda, you seek, Yoda." Mention of that name surprised Luke, but he felt skeptical. How could an elflike this know anything about a great teacher of the Jedi Knights? You know him?" "Of course, yes," the creature said proudly. "I'll take you to him. But first wemust eat. Good food. Come, come." With that, the creature scurried out of Luke's camp and into the shadows of theswamp. The tiny power lamp he carried was gradually dimming in the distance asLuke stood feeling baffled. At first he had no intention of pursuing the creature, butall at once he found himself diving into the fog after him.