How we cite our quotes: (Part.Paragraph)
Quote #7
He had never lied for pleasure, even at school; but to be noticed and admired, to assert his difference from other Cordelia Street boys; and he felt a good deal more manly, more honest, even, now that he had no need for boastful pretensions, now that he could, as his actor friends used to say, "dress the part." (2.55)
For Paul, not dressing the way he wants to is like lying to the world. Living on borrowed time (and "borrowed" money), he's actually more honest than he's ever been.
Quote #8
On the eighth day after his arrival in New York, he found the whole affair exploited in the Pittsburgh papers, exploited with a wealth of detail which indicated that local news of a sensational nature was at a low ebb. The firm of Denny & Carson announced that the boy's father had refunded the full amount of the theft, and that they had no intention of prosecuting. (2.56)
Finally, the truth comes out, even though we kind of wish it hadn't. As messed up as he is, we like Paul and want to see him doing better.