How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
We were all born and raised in Adenville, which was a typical Utah town with big wide streets lined with trees that had been planted by the early Mormon pioneers. (1.2)
Were Mormon pioneers more into planting trees than other kinds of pioneers? Just wondering.
Quote #2
When the water closet arrived, he went home and got his own team and wagon to make the delivery. He told his wife the water closet had come. Mrs. Larson got right on the telephone to spread the news all over town.
By the time Mr. Larson had returned to the depot and loaded the crates containing the water closet, his wife had let everybody know that today was the day. […] He drove the team from the depot right down Main Street, with people leaving their places of business and homes to follow him. When he stopped in front of our house, there were about two hundred men, women, and children in the street. (1.74-75)
It was a slow day in Adenville, apparently. Nothing to do? Never fear, watch Mr. Larson haul deliveries. To be fair, this is long before TV or movies or anything like that.
Quote #3
"Ladies and gentlemen," Papa announced to the crowd. "I am pleased to report that Mr. Harvey and I have successfully installed the first water closet in Adenville. You will be admitted in small groups of not more than six at a time. Mr. Harvey will explain the mechanism of the water closet and how it works. He will also give each group a demonstration. As you leave please pass through the kitchen where Mrs. Fitzgerald will serve refreshments." (1.119)
Refreshments are obviously necessary, because if there's one thing that gives us an appetite, it's watching a toilet flush.