However, they were quite as thin-hipped as we, and did not weigh much more.

Take it all in all, they were less different from us than were we from the Tree People.

Certainly, all three kinds were related, and not so remotely related at that.
The fire around which they sat was especially attractive.

Lop-Ear and I sat for hours, watching the flames and smoke.

It was most fascinating when fresh fuel was thrown on and showers of sparks went flying upward.
I wanted to come closer and look at the fire, but there was no way.