How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
"Grandma," I said, "is trapping fish legal in this state?"
"If it was," she said, "we wouldn't have to be so quiet."
"What's the fine?"
"Nothin' if you don't get caught," she said. "Anyhow, it's not my boat." Which was an example of the way Grandma reasoned. (3.52-55)
Grandma Dowdel has an interesting concept of morality and ethics, which is something that she passes on to Joey and Mary Alice. She knows that trapping fish is illegal, but it's technically fine as long as you don't get caught, right? The same goes for stolen boats.
Quote #5
It was just a moment, but somehow I was sure. In that split second when we'd all looked up, I thought Grandma had switched her pie's card with Rupert Pennypacker's. It was a desperate act, but as Mrs. Weidenbach had said, these were desperate times. (4.75)
How sneaky. Grandma Dowdel switches out the cards on the pies while everyone else is distracted so that she's competing with Mr. Pennypacker's pie instead. Too bad hers would have actually won her the competition.
Quote #6
"I'm a blue ribbon winner," Grandma announced, "here for my ride."
"Wha—" Mrs. Weidenbach said.
My brain went dead. (4.100-102)
Everyone is completely flabbergasted when Grandma Dowdel approaches the pilot and demands a free ride on the airplane. She's so fearless and convincing when she lies.