In the Open Money Discussion a commenter said:

"I read part of the 'Understanding System function' and enjoy the simplicity on how it is presented. The short pieces of dialogue are very easy read and easy to understand. I loved the part of the gift and the bridges."

and gave me some pointers on making a good story. I responded:

I also hope that you and others will feel free to suggest or make changes - or republish the story in your own words. It is my hope that this story is told and retold until it becomes Our story.

I think it would be a good idea to give the teacher and the student names - preferably names that evoke a tradition of inclusiveness or community pulling together for mutual benefit. I added some notes for what I think goes into chapters 5 and 6. I see chapter 7 as:

And so the student went forth into her community, armed with the knowledge of how the system functions, in search of wisdom . . .