How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
Without consulting her husband, she arranged for her son to be shipped off to a military prep school—the first of several failed attempts to "normalize" the boy.
He seldom lasted more than two weeks before running away or being expelled. The last time it happened, Lonna purposely didn't tell Leon. Instead she continued to pretend that her son was doing fine, that his grades were good and his conduct was improving. (10.50-51)
Lonna's on a train headed to Delusionalville. She is intentionally deceiving her husband and continues to lie until Mullet Fingers makes a public appearance at the demonstration.
Quote #5
"Tell me exactly what happened to Roy," she said.
Beatrice and the real Roy exchanged anxious glances. Her stepbrother had forbidden them from giving his name to the hospital, for fear that his mother would be notified. The boy got so agitated that Roy hadn't argued. When the emergency room clerk asked Beatrice for her stepbrother's name, address, and phone number, Roy impulsively had stepped forward and blurted his own. (12.10)
Obviously there is a mistake in identity. Or a really big lie. (We're betting on the latter). Later on, Roy's mom let's him know how serious it is to loan out one's identity.
Quote #6
The doctor crossed her arms. "So, Tex, let's get this straight. Your friend Roy is mauled at the soccer field by several huge dogs. Nobody tries to help him, and he remains unconscious all night and most of the next day.
"Yup." Roy bowed his head. He was a pathetic liar and he knew it. (12.35)
No doctor (or any adult for that matter) would accept this story without question. But we do give Roy some points for creativity.