Or she could have said more about the books. Books were an important sign of civilization, everypony knew that. And the books Dale had given Lyra were marvelous—why, she had three notecards prepared listing the quality of the paper and binding and typesetting, and that was saying nothing of the beautiful pictures. Her left eyelid began to twitch. Where is Fancy Pants? Should I go back up to the podium and say a few more words? Her ruminations were cut short as the unicorn came forth.