Rebecca watched the silhouette of her daughter with a satisfied smile.
Not everything she had said was the truth.
Indeed, Hewitt reminded her of her husband, but not to such a severe extent. Even if Jimmy was to meet Hewitt, it would hardly trigger any "tragic" memories. The little boy would likely be delighted at the appearance of "Uncle Hewitt".
Her words were not actually for her and Jimmy's sake.
Rebecca was concerned about Nellie.
Nellie had once harbored some very complex feelings for Hewitt. Regardless of what made up these complicated emotions, Ogden and she had both identified one emotion that undoubtedly existed among them.
Admiration.
Like the adoration a young girl may have for a mature man; young girls tend to mistake grown men as powerful figures. Indeed, adults can seem very "powerful" from a child's perspective.
