Other Voices, Other Rooms Mortality Quotes

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Quote #10

So Mrs Jimmy Bob went to St. Louis, rented herself a room, poured kerosene all over the bed, lay down and struck a match. (1.5.27)

Whereas Randolph, Miss Amy, and Little Sunshine stay on long after their homes have been livable or profitable, Mrs. Jimmy Bob saw the end of her hotel as business the end of her life. What a dramatic way to go—we hope she didn't kill any other hotel patrons on her way out.