He had been within a minute or two of death, which could not be said to be boring, exactly--but even desperate battle was lacking in something if there was no one to discuss it with. With Call suddenly determined to leave that very day, Augustus found himself regretful, nostalgic already for things he hadn't particularly cared for but hated to think of losing. Elmira didn't answer. Dern, Newt, Pea Eye said, more astonished that he had ever been in his life.
He came back, carrying the saddle. She knew the girl felt what she had felt when her boys died: unrelievable grief. Pull the flaps, he said, and Lorena did. He stood by the wagon, looking at Elmira.
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