Friendship Quotes in Lonesome Dove

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Quote #10

Gus had died and left the world without taking him with him, so that once again he was left to do the work. (97.52)

Call rags on Gus, even though his friend is dead. Well, Gus might have died, but the friendship hasn't. Call will probably still talk to Gus in his head until he himself buys the farm. Or the pasture? Or whatever it is cowboys buy.