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Respect and Reputation Quotes in Lonesome Dove

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Call had expected the fight and watched impassively, pleased that the boy had fought so hard. Winning would have been beyond his powers. […] Newt was popular. (100.55)

Here we see the end of Newt's climb to respect. He gains popularity with the men and, in Call's absence, becomes their leader. As Call slowly loses his reputation to the public, his son starts gaining respect. Is that the way life always goes?