The overseer wouldna speak to me of Ian, but he told me other things that would curl your hair, if it wasna already curled up like sheep's wool." He glanced at me, and a half-smile lit his face, inspite of his obvious perturbation. "Judging by the state of your hair, Sassenach, I should say that it's going to rain verra soon now.
In "Voyager" by Diana Gabaldon, the speaker reflects on an encounter with an overseer who avoids discussing a character named Ian. Instead, the overseer shares disturbing tales that would unsettle anyone. The speaker observes the overseer's hesitation and is drawn to a brief moment of humor, noting the disheveled state of their own hair. The overseer implies that the person's wild hair suggests an impending storm, mixing light-heartedness with the tension of their conversation. This interaction showcases the blend of seriousness and levity present in their exchanges, highlighting both the foreboding atmosphere and their personal connection.
In "Voyager" by Diana Gabaldon, the speaker reflects on an encounter with an overseer who avoids discussing a character named Ian. Instead, the overseer shares disturbing tales that would unsettle anyone. The speaker observes the overseer's hesitation and is drawn to a brief moment of humor, noting the disheveled state of their own hair.
The overseer implies that the person's wild hair suggests an impending storm, mixing light-heartedness with the tension of their conversation. This interaction showcases the blend of seriousness and levity present in their exchanges, highlighting both the foreboding atmosphere and their personal connection.
