An older version of Meireka came out to stare at them.

"Please announce to Meireka that Señor Calamphi has come to make amends for the mistake he made. It is inexcusable that I accused her without proof." Señor Calamphi looked at his feet.

The woman's eyes widened, but she called to her daughter in a liquid language. Meireka came out of the hut holding a toddler in her arms; her eyes red from crying.

"Señorita Meireka, I have made a terrible mistake, please accept my ...