function of one’s surroundings,” she said instead. “You’re saying I’m dumb because I was raised that way?” “No. I’m saying that everyone is stupid in some situations. After my ship was lost, I found myself ashore but unable to make a fire to warm myself. Would you say that I’m stupid?” He shot her a glance, but did not speak. Perhaps to a darkeyes, that question sounded like a trap. “Well I am,” Shallan said. “In many areas, I’m stupid. Perhaps when it comes to large words, you’re stupid. That’s why we need both scholars and caravan workers, guardsman Bluth. Our stupidities complement one
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