How we cite our quotes: (Line)
Quote #4
Had time to warm it, keep it very clean, (9)
We mentioned before that this line, though talking about a dream, bears a striking resemblance to how you'd take care of a child. That's no coincidence. Taking care of a kid is no easy feat anywhere, but especially in the impoverished conditions of the kitchenettes.
Quote #5
Since Number Five is out of the bathroom now,
We think of lukewarm water, hope to get in it. (12–13)
When you're poor and living in a kitchenette, you do not have your own private powder room where you can unwind at the end of a long day with a bubble bath. Bathrooms were usually shared with many families. Never mind the spa treatment. You'd be lucky to have enough hot water to get clean.