ocr: It was holding, lightly but firmly in its bill, the forefinger of Arab's right hand, down which a trickle ofl blood was flowing, and this seemed to have a calming effect on the bird. Gently, Arab tried to remove it, but the kakapo liked it, and eventually Arab let it stay there. A little more blood flowed down Arab's hand, mingling with the rain water with which everything was sodden.
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