He knew that if his uncle spoke to any one he would speak to him, and that if he felt indisposed to enter into any conversation he would say so at once.
Hayoue was very outspoken.
The boy jumped down from block to block noisily, for he wanted to attract his uncle's attention beforehand.

The latter looked up.

As soon as he saw who the disturber of his musings was, he waved his hand, beckoning him to come.

Okoya obeyed with alacrity, for he saw that Hayoue felt disposed to talk.

Throwing himself down beside him he waited patiently until the other saw fit to open the conversation.