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Quote #10
All Luis' wives came to sound the same, nodding at him, but each one was fancier and had a higher polish. Each one was lighter. Each one spent more money. Carmel had been for hard times. Shirley was for getting set up in business. Adele was for making money in bushels and spending it. (18.117)
Luis's wives are status symbols and ways to advance his career. He doesn't treat them much differently than Geraldo treats Dolly.