There were too many woods to carry back in one run, so they had to make multiple runs. Olivia instructed Andrew, "Take some of the woods back first. I'll stay here and guard the wood."
Andrew balked, "It is too dangerous here. I can't leave you alone here. Come with me. It doesn't matter even if they get stolen."
"They are all cut by you with hard work. I can't let them get stolen."
Olivia's words made Andrew feel warm inside. She insisted on seeing those woods.
Andrew had to lift Olivia up onto a tall tree, then stuffed her a bag of raisins and a long bamboo stick for her defense. "Stay here. I'll be right back."
The thin, lightweight, yet incredibly sturdy bamboo stick, when struck by something, could be excruciatingly painful.
"Yes, sir."
Left alone in the tree, Olivia started r
