that’s a good piece of writing
Leopards? – Oom[1] Schalk Lourens said – Oh, yes, there are two varieties on this side of the Limpopo[2]. The chief difference between them is that the one kind of leopard has got a few more spots on it than the other kind. But when you meet a leopard in the veld[3], unexpectedly, you seldom trouble to count his spots to find what kind he belongs to. That is unnecessary. Because, whatever kind of leopard it is that you come across in this way, you only do one kind of running. And that is the fastest kind.
–The opening paragraph of “In the Withaak’s Shade”, Herman Charles Bosman
[1] literally “Uncle”, but often used as a form of address for older males.
[2] a river in north-eastern South Africa
[3] grassy plane