They produced tobacco and papers and passed them to him not ceremoniously but with that deprecatory gesture of humility which country people confer in a look, a lift of the hand.
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In "The Orchard Keeper" by Cormac McCarthy, the act of producing tobacco and papers is depicted in a manner that emphasizes the simplicity and humility of rural life. The exchange is not grand or ceremonious; instead, it reflects a genuine, unpretentious gesture characterized by the subtlety of a look or a lift of the hand. This indicates an intrinsic respect and a connection to the land and its products. The scene...
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