I am well, and so is Joie. I want my clothes."
The white man felt the boy's forehead. The fever had entirely left him. He was still weak, but apparently all right.
"Fine, Ali," said the Sahib. "You shall have your clothes. Yes, I think Joie is all right. I saw him this morning."
Three days later both Joie and Ali were back in the ring doing their part in the performance.
