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this "lift." He should therefore use it sparingly, adapting his pace to that of the slowest member.
If one member of the party is chronically slow, there are four suggested courses of action: (1) If he demonstrates profound weakness at the start, suggest that he not go, but don't send him back alone. (2) Keep him well toward the front when traveling. If he is always in the rear, his brooding will further slow him. (3) Suggest changes in technique that may speed him. (4) Relieve him of some of his pack. This is a job for diplomacy, but is nonetheless often essential to party safety in preventing undue delay.