How we cite our quotes: The book doesn't have numbered or titled chapters, but it is broken up into sections with sub-sections under these. We'll call this Chapter:Section:Paragraph.
Quote #4
"I have no sister. That was a lie I told you. I am alone by myself." "Why you told me you had a sister?" "I didn't want you to think I was a bum." (2.4.43-45)
Frank will lie, but he feels bad about it, like right away.
Quote #5
"I'll sleep in the cellar, Mrs. You don't have to worry about me. I am as honest as the day." (3.1.8)
Um…yeah, not quite. Good one, Frank. We'll give him points for trying.
Quote #6
It was a trick but he had to do it. He warned himself not to, because it would be starting out the wrong with her and he might someday regret it. He tried to think of a better way but time was pressing and he couldn't. (3.2.6)
Frank doesn't want to begin a relationship with Helen based on a lie because it would be like building on a bad foundation. The lie would always be there, destabilizing the partnership. Frank is sharp enough to see the trouble this could cause.