The money kept piling up, and more and more cured meats were hanging around the front and back of the house. We had already smoked meat twice. It was truly a mountain of meat, and every day we could eat meat without a single worry. Aside from our household, the other families in the village could also manage a meal of meat every day—it was just a matter of having more or less.
I had originally thought about building a house, but after giving it some thought, I figured I would probably have to leave in another month. My ribs were still aching a bit, but a month from now, walking shouldn't be much of a problem. So I didn't want to bother with all that troublesome business.
I didn't know the exact year or month, only that the New Year was fast approaching. I watched as everyone actively prepared for the New Year, with many people making new clothes. I asked how much longer until the New Year.
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