Uncle Tommy introduces him to a neighbour with a shepherd fixation.

Uncle Tommy has three kids and a wife, all of whom welcome Ishmael as their new brother.

Uncle Tommy and his wife are the only ones who know about Ishmael's past.

Uncle Tommy had told them to look out for snakes and leopards.

"You can call me Uncle Tommy," he said to the two wide-eyed kids.

Uncle Tommy had always said that you couldn't be stabbed in the back if you faced your attackers.

"Uncle Tommy, you'll make them let me see her."

How come you won't talk to me about Uncle Tommy?

Rather strenuous debates on religious issues were quite commonplace and Uncle Tommy was always ready to take part.

I knew it the night we left Uncle Tommy's trailer.