grain of salt

Grain-of-Salt consulted Perrine with a glance; he made her a sign that she ought to accept the offer.

If she had been able to endure the odor in Grain-of-Salt's shack, she would probably be able to bear it here.

Perrine went to the house to inquire of Grain-of-Salt what steps she should take to sell the wagon and dear Palikare.

Besides, he had made friends with Grain-of-Salt and had received a proof of his friendship in a way that flattered his greed.