Si Ang listened to Richie. He did not sound as though he was lying.
After all, there were plenty of things in this world that Si Ang knew nothing about. There was nothing wrong with Richie knowing a little more.
It was evening now, and the weather was still gloomy. Dark clouds covered the sky, yet they did not feel oppressive.
Grandmother was busy in the kitchen and had no time to look after the two of them.
Richie and Si Ang had set out on Monday afternoon, then been stranded on the mountain for three whole days because of the storm. It was already Thursday.
If they wanted Grandmother to take them down the mountain, Saturday was the earliest they could see their parents.
Richie sighed. They were making Twilight and Yor worry about them again.
His father and mother must have been searching everywhere for them.
As the sky darkened, Grandmother began setting things out in the courtyard.
From the two children's perspective, it looked like a barbecue grill, though a rather crude one.
It was a makeshift setup. Judging by Grandmother's practiced movements, she must have done this often.
After setting up the grill, Grandmother brought out several tables.
She called Richie and Si Ang into the kitchen to carry out the ingredients she had just cut up.
Then Grandmother went behind the little bamboo house and brought over a rabbit.
The rabbit had been cleaned and skinned, with two sticks threaded through its body.
Grandmother carried it over and set it on the grill.
Without stopping to rest, Grandmother positioned the rabbit and began putting up another stand.
Grandmother seemed to take her time with everything, but her hands were actually deft and quick. Every movement carried a touch of grace, making her a pleasure to