When the bird came, Gus was on a small, rickety boat. It was patched up more times than he could count, but the boat lasted longer than it should have, which earned the respect from the now wizened fisherman. He opened the letter. He read.
"Well of course I was right! That's why I told her what I told her!" He exclaimed at the empty lake. He opened the letter. He read.
"I mean, if she be list'nin' to me, what in the hell 'as she been through?" The lake still offered no response, and the bird had long since flew away. He opened the letter. He read.
"Aye, she be needin' me it seems. Figured out how ta be a cynic or somethin'. Or maybe those scumbags finally did somethin' awful ta her. Gotta figure out whether ta break my hand on that husband's or the fatha's jaw." No insight was offered by the lake. He opened the letter. He read.
Then he rowed back, ready to go find Prim, and unprepared to hear the unfortunate news.