How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
Jesus Maria nodded and turned back to the policeman. "Has he done some crime, this little one?"
"No, but he's been sitting in the gutter on Alvarado Street for about three hours." (10.13-14)
Whereas Danny's friends are used to causing a ruckus and getting the law's attention that way, the corporal is being questioned for another reason. He's quietly sitting in the gutter with his sick baby, but because he doesn't speak English and doesn't belong in Tortilla Flat, the police take an interest in him. We can see that it's not all fun and games when it comes to rules and order here, especially for outsiders. Things can get serious when they want to.