The Long-lasting Tree
"And please tell them to sit down."
"Thank you, madam," Oboo said in a rush as he sat down. Okayo sat down too. She gave them a strained look before opening up a colloquy with them. Mr. Shan gave her the book and she opened a blank page.
"Oh! What's your name, boy?"
"They call me Oboo."
"Who are they?"
"Mmm...," he thought scratching his head, "my people... our people."
"Can your friend over there hear me? I mean, does he speak English?"
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