How we cite our quotes: (Chapter. Paragraph)
Quote #7
Grandma came back from her cruise in time to pack up and head for Florida. She said New York had nothing to offer since I was gone. (15.6)
We're pretty sure that New York has plenty to offer, even without one Margaret Simon, but as much as Grandma Sylvia seems to be a born and bred New Yorker, this quote tells us that family matters too. It's not just the city, it's the city and who's in it with you.
Quote #8
I forgot to tell you this over the phone, but when we went to Lincoln Center there was slush all over the place so I couldn't sit by the fountain. I had to wear boots too, and my feet sweated during the concert. Mom wouldn't let me take them off, the way you do. It snowed again yesterday. I'll bet you don't miss that, do you! But snow is more fun in New Jersey than in New York. For one thing, it's cleaner. (16.2)
Okay, so score one for New Jersey. Who wouldn't rather play in clean snow than dirty slush?
Quote #9
If I had been home I would have asked Dr. Cohen who he recommends in New Jersey. There must be one or two good doctors there. (16.4)
Does Grandma Sylvia really think that New Jersey is so lame that there's only one or two good docs in the whole state? Or is she still a little ticked that her Margaret is living in the Garden State without her?