Vestiago could hear the conversation from his stove. He had an acute sense of sound, and it often surprised people. He had lived a very long time with people talking behind his back, and most of the time he ignored them. But the conversation was getting interesting. He noted to respond to the question of a breakfast. "Yes! I will make a good hearty breakfast for every one. So relax! It shall be done soon." Vestiago go bellowed from his stove.