How we cite our quotes: (Story.Paragraph)
Quote #4
His reputation was as bad, if not worse, than that of any young man in the county. (Ballad.84)
The narrator lets us know Marvin Macy ain't no good. And we've heard the town story of his life. But since we never get any of his interiority, how can we tell it's all true?
Quote #5
Some said it was because she wanted to get herself some wedding presents. Others believed it came about through the nagging of Miss Amelia's great-aunt in Cheehaw, who was a terrible old woman. (Ballad.88)
A reasonable sort might ask why it matters to anyone else why Miss Amelia said yes to Marvin Macy.
Quote #6
A groom is in a sorry fix when he is unable to bring his well-beloved bride to bed with him, and the whole town knows it. (Ballad.92)
It's a bad situation, made worse by nosy neighbors.