How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
It took three big members of the American Legion and Barnie Buchanan to get Grandma into the front cockpit of the plane. Eventually, the sight drew a crowd. The Legionnaires would invite Grandma to step into their clasped hands, then boost her up. That didn't work. (4.108)
Grandma certainly isn't the type of lady to ever give up. She doesn't let her loss in the pie contest keep her from getting a plane ride, and she is unfazed by the fact that the plane can barely accommodate her wide frame.
Quote #8
"Do that," Grandma said. "And one more thing. You give Effie Wilcox back her house, free and clear. It wasn't worth nothing anyway—apart from its historical value."
"Mrs. Dowdel, that's not business," the banker said. "That's blackmail."
"What's the difference?" Grandma said. (6.130-132)
Even the banker can't tell Grandma what she can or cannot do. In fact, she straight up blackmails Mr. Weidenbach into giving Effie Wilcox her house back…and doesn't act scared of him at all.
Quote #9
A rounded figure with a head cocked like a bird filled the screen door. It was Mrs. L.J. Weidenbach, the banker's wife.
Grandma looked up from her breakfast, scrapple and corn syrup with sides of bacon. "Only ten after six," Grandma muttered, "and she's already girdled and gallivantin'." (7.59-60)
Grandma is stubborn as a mule, and she refuses to give in to Mrs. Weidenbach's plans for her. She will not be one of the helpers at the Centennial Celebration, and she won't give the Weidenbachs the satisfaction of sweeping all the awards, either.