Silly woman, he said in Gaelic. You have not the brain of a fly! I caught the words for foolish, and clumsy, in the subsequent remarks, but quickly stopped listening. I closed my eyes and lost myself instead in the dreamy pleasure of having my hair rubbed dry and then combed out.
In the passage from "Drums of Autumn" by Diana Gabaldon, a character is addressed in Gaelic, with comments reflecting on her perceived lack of intelligence. The implication is one of frustration, as the words used suggest foolishness and clumsiness. Despite this, the character chooses to disengage from the conversation.
Instead of absorbing the negativity, the character finds solace in a more comforting experience. The act of having her hair dried and...
