How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"I'll send the boy for his pig," Papa said, "and we're beholding to both you folks, Brother Tanner."
"We to you, Haven. I got offered five hundred for my yearling oxen. Five hundred dollars, and not even half growed. Thanks to your boy who helped born 'em, and work 'em at the Fair." (11.9-10)
Thank you! No, thank you! No, thank you! These farmers sure are polite, aren't they? Shmoop guesses it's all about successful community building—nobody likes to do favors for someone if they're not going to be gracious about it afterward, right?