Zashue was surprised at his wife's manner. She spoke in a way that betokened more resolution than he was wont to see her display. But he was in her house, and had to accept the situation. So he fell to eating, careful all the while to supply his favourite child with the best morsels. At the close of the meal Hayoue returned, saying,—
"Sa nashtio is coming soon." Turning to his brother he asked,—
"Where have you been all day, satyumishe?"
"With the naua," was the short reply. "And you?"
"At home; I felt tired from yesterday."
"And from kenayte!" Zashue taunted, laughing. Say joined in the laugh.
"I don't ask you where you were last night."
"At home." Say confirmed it.
"Surely?"
"Certainly."