The Returning Versions of Reality Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #10

That night, as she rubbed cream on her hands, Pin dreamed— of herself in the carp-patterned robe, of Acton's face when she told him of Cam's letter, of Cam riding into the yard on his big gray, just as he had before. (16.174)

Pin dreams this as a way of finally experiencing her brother's return, which she so badly wants. Since her brother is not actually home, Pin imagines that he is, and that she's happy.