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What is it?" she said.
"It's an alethiometer. It's one of only six that were ever made. Lyra, I urge you again: keep it private. It would be better if Mrs. Coulter didn't know about it. Your uncle-"
"But what does it do?"
"It tells you a soft urgent knock on the door. She could feel his hands give an involuntary tremor.
"Quick now, child," he said quietly. "The powers of this world are very strong. Men and women are moved by tides much fiercer than you can imagine, and they sweep us all up into the current. Go well, Lyra; bless you, child, bless you. Keep your the truth. As for how to read it, you'll have to learn by yourself. Now go-it's getting lighter-hurry back to your room before anyone sees you."He folded the velvet over the instrument and thrust it into her hands. It was surprisingly heavy. Then he put his own hands on either side of her head and held her gently for a moment.She tried to look up at him, and said, "What were you going to say about Uncle Asriel?""Your uncle presented it to Jordan years ago. He might-"Before he could finish, there came