How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"Listen here, Mr. High and Mighty, since you just go to know, food is food. You've eaten welfare food in this house before and if need be you'll eat it again." (6.19)
We've gotten a few clues that the Watsons aren't well off, but this lets us know for sure that they probably just make ends meet. Even though they aren't on welfare right now, they don't seem to have a lot of extra money. That means that for Momma to make lunch for Rufus and Cody every day and for the family to plan a major trip probably isn't easy for them financially.