CHAPTER 4
Mid-morning next day, Yomi drove to Baba’s house, again thinking to assist him with one chore or the other. Baba was sitting in front of the house, on a wooden bench with a short piece of chewing stick in mouth. With him was Ayankunle, the drummer and also the ubiquitous Atanda. Yomi fell on the floor before Baba Lamidi, and greeted him good morning.
“Get up and come sit beside me”, Baba took his hand.
“I hope you are well today?” Yomi asked.
“The body is still a little tired. You are a good man. I see signs of good breeding in you. Thank you for caring,” Baba said to him. He still looked poorly.
“You will not be going to your farm today?” Yomi asked.
“No, I only go every other day or so.”, Baba replied. Yomi was a little disappointed.
Baba’s breakfast was brought by his w
