In earnest and measured tones she said,-- "Umo, we have called and sent for you in order to tell you that Okoya, my child, your son, is going with the girl of Tyope.

Now we wish to ascertain what you think of it, and what you have to say." "Is that all ?" "Okoya is your child as well as mine," Say emphatically stated; "it cannot be immaterial to you whom he selects for his wife." "I don't bother about that," he yawned, "The mot[=a]tza is old enough to care for himself.

It is his business and yours, koitza.

It does not concern me, and still less you," turning to his brother.
"Neither do I take part in it without request from Okoya," answered Hayoue, sharply.

"But Okoya has spoken to me about it and begged me to see his mother in his behalf.