"Mother and father know a great deal," replied Chin. "When we get home to-night, let's ask them to tell us the story of how gold and silver came to be in the world."
CHAPTER VIII
THE LEGEND OF THE PEACE-OFFERING
It was a beautiful moonlight night. The stars shone faintly in the clear sky.
"They do not look as though they felt as happy as usual," said Chin to Chie Lo, who sat beside him on the platform of the house. "They are jealous because the moon is hiding them by her brightness. Here comes father; now we can ask him."
"Father, will you tell us the story of Rosy Dawn?" said his son, as the boat drew up beside the platform and the man jumped out.
"As soon as I fill my betel-box, Chin," was the answer.