Rub wiped his nose on his sleeve. "I just wisht-" "What?" Rub sighed. Where to begin? "That I'd be nicer to you?" He shrugged again, but this was the gist of it, Sully could tell. "I wish I would, too," he said, and for some reason this seemed to cheer Rub up.
In "Everybody's Fool" by Richard Russo, a character named Rub expresses a desire to improve his behavior towards his friend Sully. He struggles with articulating his feelings but manages to convey a sense of regret about not being nicer. This moment reflects his inner conflict and longing for a better relationship. Sully, understanding Rub's feelings, reciprocates this wish, which unexpectedly lifts Rub's spirits. Their exchange highlights themes of friendship and the desire for personal growth, illustrating how even small affirmations can uplift one's mood and strengthen bonds between friends.
In "Everybody's Fool" by Richard Russo, a character named Rub expresses a desire to improve his behavior towards his friend Sully. He struggles with articulating his feelings but manages to convey a sense of regret about not being nicer. This moment reflects his inner conflict and longing for a better relationship.
Sully, understanding Rub's feelings, reciprocates this wish, which unexpectedly lifts Rub's spirits. Their exchange highlights themes of friendship and the desire for personal growth, illustrating how even small affirmations can uplift one's mood and strengthen bonds between friends.
