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Ennis and Old Man Twist
opinionista:
--- Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 25, 2006, 07:59:45 am ---I definately think he went up there ASAP. I don't think he could have waited until next spring. He may have sent a postcard or letter, General Delivery of course, as he wouldn't have known the exact address. It may have just said:
Mr. & Mrs. Twist
My name is Ennis Delmar. I was a good friend of
Jacks and would like to come up and see you for
a visit to express my condolences. Please let me
know if this is S'alright and reply with your address
and some directions.
Ennis
To which Ma Twist would have immediately recognized the name. I'm sure she was anxious to meet the man her son raved about. I'm sure she was sincere when she told him to come back sometime. Especially after the Stud duck kicks the bucket. Jack was an only child, she could leave the ranch to Ennis in her will !
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What about Bobby?
serious crayons:
--- Quote from: opinionista on May 25, 2006, 08:07:15 am ---What about Bobby?
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Screw Bobby. He's already got a big inheritence coming. Besides, what's a kid from New Jersey gonna do with a ranch in Wyoming?
On the other hand, I'm not sure I'm liking this turn of events, anyway. I'd love to see Ennis get the financial boost, but to imagine him living by himself on that desolate ranch ... :'(
David:
Bobby? I'm sure the Twists NEVER met him! They know he exists, but I'm sure Jack made it known that Old L.D. Newsome had a college fund all set up for Bobby. Besides, look how Bobby was raised. You think he would want to leave a nice home and job/college to go up to Lightning Flat? I don't think so, an neither would the Twists. I could definately see Ma Twist leaving the Ranch to Ennis.
As for Ennis being isolated out there? How is that any different from his trailer?? At least he would out on the ranch doing what he likes best. And who knows, maybe he'll meet a handsome young buck at the feed store who needs a job as a Ranch hand?
opinionista:
--- Quote from: DavidinHartford on May 25, 2006, 08:39:23 am ---Bobby? I'm sure the Twists NEVER met him! They know he exists, but I'm sure Jack made it known that Old L.D. Newsome had a college fund all set up for Bobby. Besides, look how Bobby was raised. You think he would want to leave a nice home and job/college to go up to Lightning Flat? I don't think so, an neither would the Twists. I could definately see Ma Twist leaving the Ranch to Ennis.
As for Ennis being isolated out there? How is that any different from his trailer?? At least he would out on the ranch doing what he likes best. And who knows, maybe he'll meet a handsome young buck at the feed store who needs a job as a Ranch hand?
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Well, ok but I had this idea that maybe Bobby when he grows up might want to know more about his dad. The lost of a parent hits hard on a child, especially a loving and caring parent like Jack was. I picture him driving all the way to Wyoming to get to know Lightning Flat and if he's lucky to even meet one of Jack's parent who might still be alive. He would try to find out about Ennis, I'm sure he's heard something about him when growing up. But this is some idea of mine. Perhaps Lureen brainwashes him enough to forget about his dad or at least not do anything to find out more about him.
Aussie Chris:
--- Quote from: opinionista on May 25, 2006, 07:41:37 am ---Talk about the ashes over the phone? That's unlikely, especially if they don't know each other. A Burial or ashes scattering is intimate, you just don't call out of the blue and make such an offer, especially to a parent. I can't picture Ennis doing that. I think he called ahead, (Jack's mom probably picked up the phone since she's the one who's usually at home), explained who he was and that he wanted to stop by to offer his condolences. Mrs. Twist, happy to finally meet one of Jack's friend, said yes and later told her husband about it, leaving him with no choice but to let Ennis come.
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I agree with you opinionista, however it was that Ennis gets in touch with the Twists before he gets there, and he must do this (I think) to know where they live, there wouldn't be any talk beyond this in the calll or postcard. I guess it is possible that he could just turn up in Lightning Flat and ask people (like Jack did to find Ennis after the divorce), but the way that Ma Twist come out on to the porch suggests an expected visitor.
One question though, when you asked "What about Bobby" I thought: What about "What about Bobby"? Do you mean that the Twists might leave the ranch to him? But why would they leave it to Ennis? Is this assuming that Jack was dead also? If not they would leave it to Jack surely. I think I'm confusing myself. ;)
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