A dirty wrap hung loosely over shoulders and back, and no necklace or ear-pendants decorated his body.

But the childish features were enlivened by a broad grin of satisfaction, and his eyes sparkled like coals just igniting, while he pointed to a large mountain trout which he pressed against a stone with both hands.

He looked at the older youth with an expression not merely of pleasure, but of familiar intimacy also.

It was clear that both boys were children of the same parents.
The younger one spoke first,-- "See here, Okoya," he began, grinning; "while you are older than I, and bigger and stronger, I am more cunning than you.

Ever since the sun came out you have followed the turkeys, and what have you?
Nothing! Your hands are empty! I have just come down from the field, and look! I caught this fish in the water.