How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
The only safe time to take a bath in her house was right after school. If Eleanor went over to Park's house right after school, she had to hope that Richie would still be at the Broken Rail when she got home that night. And then she had to take a really fast bath because the back door was right across from the bathroom, and it could open at any time. (34.81)
This chilling description of the strategies Eleanor uses to take a bath not only show what a threat Richie is, but how challenging it is for Eleanor to even exist in her own home. Except, this isn't really her home. Is it?