Meadowlark Prairie Taking in The Scenery

Gabby's ears fell and she lowered her head. She was no longer interested in the flower. 

She didn't know what he meant he had to do, but she did know he had just called her dumb. She knew she was excitable, a little odd, but she wasn't dumb. 

"That was mean," she stated flatly. She could feel her throat closing as if she'd just been scolded, her eyes felt hot.