At last he said, "Did you come out of the big mountains?"Gitano shook his head slowly. "No, I walked down the Salinas Valley."The afternoon thought would not let Joey go. "Did you ever go into the big mountains back there?"The old dark eyes grew fixed, and their light turned inward on the years that were living in Gitano's head.
In this excerpt from John Steinbeck's "The Red Pony," Joey is curious about Gitano's past and experiences. He inquires if Gitano hails from the big mountains, to which Gitano replies that he came from the Salinas Valley instead. This moment reveals Joey's longing to connect with Gitano's history and wisdom.
Joey's question lingers in his mind, reflecting his fascination with the unknown and the stories that Gitano might hold. Gitano's response indicates a deep introspection, as he seems to reflect on his life experiences, highlighting the weight of memories and the passage of time etched in his old, dark eyes.
