- Laith Taher 119
Addison knew that his son would one day become
the leader of the tribe and therefore, made sure to raise him
to cherish dignity.
At the age of twenty-three, Addison had another son
whom he called Adrian. Just like he raised his son
Hammond, Addison raised him, when he became old
enough.
As Addison was going out of his house one day, he saw his
friend Gilbert.
Gilbert was preparing for a new journey.
“Hello, Gilbert. Aren’t you ever tired of traveling?”
Addison said. “Stay in our land. It is full of good things.”
Gilbert was a strong-bodied young man with thick
black hair, and trimmed black facial hair.
“Hello, my dear Addison,” he replied. “I swear to
God, I never have enough of our land but my heart longs to
see the whole world. I could not help it.”
They both laughed.
Addison said, “Good luck, then, and bring us
presents.”
Gilbert replied, “Surely Addison, I will.”
Later, he departed starting a journey with his
caravan.
He was Addison’s best friend and the closest to him
of all the Prouds. They always visited one another and
talked to each other. The most prominent characteristics of