One Whole and Perfect Day Coming of Age Quotes

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Quote #10

"Sir, what would you do if a grandchild of yours was planning to get married to, um, someone of another race?"

"I'd pin her ears back!" roared Stan. "If any granddaughter of mine tried marrying anyone, when she's only sixteen and hasn't finished school!" (34.64-65)

Lily might be prank calling Pop to get an answer about how he'll feel about Lonnie and Clara's engagement, but she's not aware that he already knows that (1) it's her on the phone, and (2) Clara and Lonnie are a thing. Still, nothing screams being a teenager like making a phony phone call.