Gabe said, "Go on back to the house and tell Maman that you've changed your mind. There's nothing she can do about it if you decide you don't want to come with me." Then Nore said, "Gabe was silent for a moment. Then with a shrug of defeat, he seemed to accept my decision is irrevocable." What seems odd about this? Why would he encourage her to stay home? Why would he shrug with defeat?"
