Life, Above All Page #5

The doctors don't make house calls.

If he is hurt, call the police.

- Maybe they will bring him.

- They won't.

They won't touch him.

They won't even get close to him.

Nobody will.

He's very thin.

I think...

I think he's got...

Where is Jonah?

He's gone.

Is he dead?

Did somebody

do something to him?

He left on his own.

He wanted to go.

Mrs. Tafa told me.

An evil wind blows from the north,

from a village.

- Do we agree?

- Yes, we agree.

I see...

I see a raven.

It's hopping on one foot.

Lillian's sister has a club foot.

She came to Sarah's funeral.

- Do we agree?

- Yes, we agree.

Death.

Death.

It took something from your home.

I see a demon in you.

I see a demon.

A demon in your body.

Go back to your village.

Cleanse yourself.

Someone took a part of you.

Go home if you want to be cured.

- Do we agree?

- Yes, we agree.

Thank you, Mrs. Gulubane.

Amazing. A miracle.

A miracle!

I must return to Tiro.

This house is bewitched.

- You can't believe that.

- I can't?

Then why did my baby die?

Why is my body so sore?

Why does my head ache?

Mama, stay.

Mrs. Tafa will help you

with Soly and Iris.

- Don't go.

- I left money for the rent.

- And for food.

- Stay, Mama.

I have to go.

I'm doing it for you, Soly and Iris.

You know I'm right.

I must go.

How long does it take

to break a spell?

As long as it takes

to recover what was taken from me.

Mrs. Gulubane said it would be quick.

Mrs. Gulubane knows everything.

That's right.

She helped solve our problem.

If the neighbors ask, what do you say?

That everything's fine.

I love you.

Come back soon.

Soly and Iris are here,

they're eating mealie pap.

Mama called.

She called?

- Did you speak to her?

- No, I called her.

Mama says everything's fine.

Do you want some pap?

Did she say when she'd call back?

No, but don't worry,

I'll give her your message.

Thanks, but I need to speak to her.

I don't know when she'll call back,

but if you're home I'll call you.

Don't look so sad.

The Lesoles are having a party. Go.

Don't worry, I'll take care of them.

You don't want people to think

you have problems.

Your mother wouldn't want that.

She wouldn't.

Would she?

I'm glad you came.

- Is your mother still up north?

- Yes.

They want her to stay a while.

- That's good news.

- Your mother's lucky.

Enjoy yourself.

I like your smile.

- Really?

- Can I come study at your place?

If you come, we won't study.

Then maybe after exams?

Chanda. Chanda!

Chanda.

Who's there?

Esther.

Don't look at me.

- Come in.

- I can't.

- Your mother?

- Don't worry.

Mama's not here.

We have to get you to a hospital.

I've been.

The doctors were busy.

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