| Hyke is the nickname of this old bachelor who lives on Cairn Ridge. He holds a forthcoming book which he has inspired, entitled Woodspirits. Hiking is his favorite pastime, and he can sometimes walk as fast as a chipmunk can run. His coat is Tyrolean and his jaunty leaf cap hides him when he jumps into a pile of leaves. He lives in an ancient tree, which is mostly hollow and insulated with duck feathers. His honeysuckle walking stick has just uncovered a penny. It may be that Hyke is my counterpart in the Woodspirit world. But that information, like his given name, Hyke is keeping to himself. |