I've seen your father bury many a man, but I never saw him take this kind of pains. Newt
In Larry McMurtry's "Lonesome Dove," a notable quote captures a poignant moment in the narrative. The statement reflects on the character's observations about their father's actions during funerals. It suggests that the father is typically practical and perhaps unfeeling, but this time he exhibits uncommon care and effort in the burial process, indicating a deeper emotional connection or significance to this particular loss. This contrast highlights the themes of mortality, grief,...