`` we have many stories , '' said the younger wind-person , `` that we learned from the brothers and sisters in the old days . '' `` what were your suggestions to her ? he wanted to teach her to look in his eyes not at his ear . they both turned away from him . no matter how unbelievable the lie , he would swear with all his heart that he was telling the truth . `` yes , '' the soldier said , looking a bit distracted . 