By Jack London
ReadOasis Step 2
(Part 2)

?But what was that??

The snow crunched down hard under someone?s shoes. A man stood beside him. He placed a hand gently on Koko?s old head. His son was good to do this. He remembered other old men whose sons had left without a goodbye.

His mind traveled into the past. His son?s voice brought him back.

?Is it well with you?? his son asked. And the old man answered, ?It is well.?

?There is wood next to you and the fire burns bright,? the son said. ?The...