How we cite our quotes: (Section.Paragraph)
Quote #7
What fancied triumph and delight and glory for the later morning when she could make known the secret! It was almost too real and too great for the childish heart to bear. (2.2)
Sylvia thinks that she will go through a transition—a coming-of-age experience, if you will—when she leads the hunter straight to the white heron. But reality turns out to be a little different.
Quote #8
The young sportsman and his old hostess were sound asleep, but Sylvia's great design kept her broad awake and watching. She forgot to think of sleep. (2.3)
Sylvia is like a child eagerly awaiting Christmas morning. Although she doesn't entirely understand the gravity of the situation, she understands (on some level) that this is an important moment in her young life.
Quote #9
He was sure from the way the shy little girl looked once or twice yesterday that she had at least seen the white heron, and now she must really be made to tell. (2.11)
Finally we get to see the hunter's perspective on the situation. In truth, the guy seems kind of like a manipulative jerk—what kind of guy would talk about a nine-year-old like that? Ugh.