Who is that girl? Loretta demanded one evening.What girl? Hunter felt heat rising up his neck and avoided meeting his wife's flashing blue gaze. girl, the one who seems to have something in her eye.Hunter obliged Loretta by giving Bright Star a bored glance. She is sister to my woman who is dead. He bent back over the arrowhead he was sharpening. She is called Bright Star.She doesn't very bright. Is that a tic, or does she always blink that way?Hunter smothered a snort of laughter. She makes eyes, yes?At you?He straightened and lifted a dark brow. You think she makes eyes for you?
In a tense moment between Loretta and Hunter, Loretta's curiosity about a girl named Bright Star leads to a revealing discussion. Loretta's probing questions cause Hunter to feel uncomfortable, as he tries to deflect her attention away from the girl who is connected to his deceased wife. The atmosphere is charged with Loretta's suspicion and Hunter's reluctance to share his thoughts on Bright Star, indicating a deeper emotional conflict.
The dialogue carries an undertone of humor as Hunter responds to Loretta's criticisms about Bright Star. Despite acknowledging that the girl might not be very intelligent, he finds amusement in their conversation, particularly when Loretta insinuates that Bright Star has an interest in him. The exchange blends tension with lightheartedness, highlighting the complexities of relationships and the way past connections can influence present dynamics.
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