How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
"He is our father's father, and he didn't like our mother," said Henry. "So we don't think he would like us. We are afraid he would be mean to us." (1.21)
Here's a little mystery that never gets resolved. Did Mr. Alden really dislike the children's mother? Why did he never visit when the children's parents were alive?
Quote #2
"We'll never let Benny go to a Children's Home. Never, never!" (1.44)
When Henry and Jessie overhear the baker's wife's plan to send Benny away, they instantly decide to run away—it's not even a question. It's clear that staying together is the siblings' top priority.
Quote #3
"She asked me if I liked cookies. I said I did, and she gave me one."
"What did you do with it?" asked Benny hungrily.
"When she went back into the kitchen, I put it in my pocket," said Henry laughing. (6.15-6.17)
Instead of eating the cookie when he was alone, Henry pocketed it for later so he could share it with his family. Now, that's a caring big brother. For the record, Shmoop is not so kind to its siblings.