How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
A month before I wouldn't have said anything to Willie. I would have just kept my mouth shut and stewed about him taking my bundle. The route was changing me.
I didn't know if I was going to tell Rat about standing up to Willie or about all my good conversations with Mr. Spiro. I knew I couldn't tell him about Mrs. Worthington. At least for a while. (14.16-17)
In the span of just one short month, Victor's done a whole lot of growing up. He's gotten more sure of himself and also has a lot of new experiences to mull over, especially when it comes to the adults in his life.