The following evening Mr. Sikalima's phone rang.
It was Headman Munkombwe.
> "My son," the headman said in his deep voice,
"one of my relatives is willing to take the job. But he is married and has a child."
Mr. Sikalima did not hesitate.
> "That is fine. In fact, I will even pay for their transport to the farm."
The headman laughed softly.
> "Good. They will arrive in three days."
Before hanging up, the headman added another proverb.
> "A home that welcomes strangers must also prepare for their stories."