Take these, he said. Suttree took the cards. The cards were old but the goatman by the fire was not changed from him that posed upon them. Okay, said Suttree. Aint no need to rush off. What makes you think I was rushing off? I dont know. But you welcome to stay. I’d better get on. The goatman watched him. He was trudging out across the field with his chin down so that withdrawing in the firelight he looked like a headless revenant turned away from the warmth of men’s gatherings. Say, called the goatman. Suttree turned. You know if you had you a goat or two down here they’d be good company. You
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