Tronie

As the final, wavering note drifts into the distance, Tronie Lawrence looks nervously at his watch.

Caravan spreads Memorial Day message 2011

As the final, wavering note drifts into the distance, Tronie Lawrence looks nervously at his watch.

Caravan spreads Memorial Day message 2011

"That's why Tulie is such a good headwoman," Tronie said.

The Mammoth Hunters Auel, Jean M. 1985

Ayla helped Nuvie to sit up as she started to breathe again, only then aware of Tronie sobbing her relief to see her daughter still alive.

The Mammoth Hunters Auel, Jean M. 1985

"It's especially good on Tulie's loaf cakes," Tronie said.

The Mammoth Hunters Auel, Jean M. 1985

Tronie was sitting on a bed at the hearth next to the Mammoth Hearth, nursing Hartal.

The Mammoth Hunters Auel, Jean M. 1985

"For Fralie's sake, I'm glad," Tronie said, relieved to know the Reindeer Hearth would not be pushed over or squeezed.

The Mammoth Hunters Auel, Jean M. 1985

Ayla picked her up and held her when she toddled over, then carried her back to Tronie, sound asleep, before the young mother even left her hearth.

The Mammoth Hunters Auel, Jean M. 1985

"I don't think she's as anxious for the Matrimonial as you, Deegie," Tronie said.

The Mammoth Hunters Auel, Jean M. 1985

Ayla held it on while Tronie tied it in back, then she looked down and admired it, holding up the cave lion tooth, and wondering how they had managed to pierce the hole through the root.

The Mammoth Hunters Auel, Jean M. 1985