A Long Way from Chicago Competition Quotes

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Quote #10

Of course Mrs. Weidenbach knew we were right behind her, crabbing her act with an older settler than her daddy. And her reciting nephew had finished out of the money at the talent show, so she was already upset and off her feed with us. (7.187)

Mrs. Weidenbach is a competitive woman, too, and she certainly does not appreciate Grandma Dowdel and her crew stealing all the glory. But there's nothing she can do about it; Grandma Dowdel has already made up her mind to win all the prizes.