George Hartshorn

III

The American tourist who buys the belt.

III

The American man Slim Girl has been involved with, representing her connection to the American world.

IV

Slim Girl's American lover, whom she meets secretly, contributing to the winter strain on her marriage with Laughing Boy.

V

Slim Girl's American lover, a source of conflict and deception.

VI

Slim Girl's American lover, whose relationship with her is hidden from Laughing Boy.

VII

Slim Girl's American lover, whose relationship with her is discovered.

I

Slim Girl's American lover; meets her in a 'dobe house, pressures her for a Tuesday rendezvous.

VIII

Slim Girl's American lover, whose continued presence strains the marriage.

IX

Slim Girl's American lover, whose relationship with her is revealed in this chapter.

I

Mentioned as Slim Girl's American lover, whose jealousy she manipulates.

XI

Slim Girl's American lover who provides her with money and alcohol.

XII

Slim Girl's American lover, whose relationship with her is revealed.

VI

Referenced as 'George' whom Slim Girl feels she controls, 'eats out of my hand.'

XV

Slim Girl's American lover, whom she meets secretly.

II

Grows increasingly jealous and suspicious of Slim Girl's absences, tormented by the thought of being used by her for the benefit of her Indian husband.

I

Mentioned as Slim Girl's American lover who is making money in sheep, influencing her decision to wait.

XVII

Slim Girl's American lover, whose continued presence in her life strains the marriage during the winter.

XVIII

Slim Girl's American lover, whose ongoing relationship with her contributes to the winter strain on her marriage.

I

The American man discovered with Slim Girl; he is shot in the shoulder by Laughing Boy and flees.

XIX

Slim Girl's American lover, whose relationship with her is discovered by Laughing Boy.

II

The American man from the East whom Slim Girl manipulated for money and revenge; she describes their meetings and her strategy.

XXI

Slim Girl's American lover, whose ongoing relationship with her contributes to the winter strain on her marriage.