The House of the Scorpion Lies and Deceit Quotes

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Quote #10

"I see," said Esperanza. "And the boneyard is just a myth, too."

"You know how it is," Jorge said smoothly. "Boys like to scare one another with stories after dark." (36.69-70)

Esperanza is all about the truth. And Jorge is all about whatever lie will get him what he wants. So who's going to win this showdown?