And often, such was the communion in which they lived, the strength of Buck’s gaze would draw John Thornton’s head around, and he would return the gaze, without speech, his heart shining out of his eyes as Buck’s heart shone out.

他们之间有着如此深的默契：巴克专注的目光常会牵引约翰·桑顿转过头来；他默默回望，心意从眼中流露，正如巴克的心意也从眼中流露。