One of them was a savage with excelsior hair standing out all over his head. The only clothing he wore was a skirt of leaves fastened about his clumsy waist.
His companion was a dwarf negro made by Ted, a larger playmate of the West children. Ted never would be serious. He told the children that the ugly dwarf had spoiled his looks by looking and listening too much. His looks certainly had been spoiled in some way.
Cousin Charlotte made a rhyme about him, which seemed to explain his appearance pretty well.
A CLAY SAVAGE
A Man of Clay
This poor soul has looked till his eyes stand out
And listened till his ears are immense;