Then the old witch in the skin mocked his tone of voice and said, just as he had said, "Old Witch, where are you?"
Ever since that time snakes have shed their skins. And since then witches have lived in these old cast-off snake skins, and if you talk near one of them, an old witch will mock your words and voice.
"Did you ever talk near an old snake skin, Klayukat? And did a witch mock you?" Juanita's tones were awed.
"Let 's try with this skin. There was no mocking when you told the story," said Antonio.
"Oh, but this skin was not cast off by the snake. I peeled this off myself. What you want is to find an old skin on the hillside, and then you will see. You will hear, too." Klayukat's voice seemed to come from the soles of his feet, so deep was it.
"Let 's go to mamma, Tonio"; and Juanita slipped her hand into her brother's.
"Yes, dinner must be nearly ready now. Good morning, Klayukat. Thank you for the story."
"Good morning, children. God keep you safe until we meet again."
