Tales of Freedom [antikvár]

One Old Man and Old Woman sat in the forest. Pinprop sat at their feet. They were in a clearing. They listened to footsteps running in their direction, and to a siren waihng in the distance. After a while the footsteps receded. Old Man and Old Woman were silent. They sat behind a table. Pinprop sat in front. Every now and again Pinprop looked to the left and then to the right. He put his ear to the ground. He grinned. Suddenly, Old Man, with dignity, said: 'YES.' Old Woman looked at him. Then she too said: 'Yes.' There was a long silence. Not even the wind could be heard. Old Man kicked Pinprop beneath the table and, sternly, said: 'Pinprop!' Pinprop sat up straight and came to his senses. 'Oh, sir,' he said. 'Definitely yes. Indeed, sir. A big yes.' 'Good. Good,' Old Man said.