How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
"Do you mind hearing unpleasant truths, Dicey?"
"Yes. But I'd rather know the truth than not, if that's what you mean." (1.11.37-38)
The girl who's such a smooth liar would prefer to know the truth. While that might seem a little odd, it actually fits with Dicey. She needs to know what's really going on so she can make decisions—and she doesn't lie to be cruel; she lies to protect the people she loves.
Quote #8
"Dicey? Can I ask you something?"
"Sure."
"Tell the truth?"
"I always do."
"No, you don't," Sammy said.
Dicey understood him. "I'll tell the truth, Sammy, I promise." (2.3.12-17)
Oh, Sammy. He hits the nail on the head here. Dicey has kind of been lying to them throughout this trip, Sammy more than anyone. She didn't think that Momma would be in Bridgeport, but she told him she would be anyhow. She didn't want to take the kids to Crisfield, so she lied. Now, Sammy wants her to level with him. It's about time.
Quote #9
"They gotta come back," Mr. Rudyard said. "I got papers."
"What kind?"
"Legal papers."
"Show me," Will said.
"I've got them back home," Mr. Rudyard said.
Dicey looked at James. She saw Maybeth and Sammy standing in the gloom just within the tent entrance. They could still run, maybe. How did Will know what was true? How could he possibly know they were telling the truth? (2.6.153-158)
This is actually a pretty astute observation by Dicey. How could Will know that Mr. Rudyard wasn't just trying to get control of his rowdy foster kids? Will reads the situation and knows the truth: Mr. Rudyard is nothing but a big fat liar.