But you must see, already, that there is a good deal more to be done than you thought of, before you can pass as a native.

Remember, you must not only be able to balance yourself while sitting still, but must be able to use your hands--for cooking purposes, for example; for eating; or for doing anything there may be to do--not only without losing your balance, but without showing that you are balancing yourself." "It is much more difficult than I thought, Uncle.

Of course, I have always seen the natives squatting like this, but it seemed so natural that it never struck me it was difficult at all.

I say, it is beginning to hurt already.

My shin bones are aching horribly." "Yes; that is where the strain comes, my boy.