How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
"Well, did you con them into it?"
Unfortunately it was Mr. Mathers who answered. […]
I was embarrassed, but laughing too, cos I knew I could twist Mr. Mathers round my pinkie. […]
This was the biggest thing they'd ever trusted her on, so she was keen for it to work out. (1.72-1.88)
Ellie does a really good job of helping Robyn get permission from her parents to come camping with her friends, something she's never been allowed to do before. Robyn's too scared to ask herself, so it's good of Ellie to help.
Quote #2
Homer and I had spent all our free time together when we were little, and we were still close. (1.101)
Some friends are forever friends, which is exactly the case with Homer and Ellie. These two have known each other since early childhood and it seems they'll be sticking together until the bitter end.
Quote #3
"Ellie," Homer said solemnly, "I'll never call you a stupid dumb obstinate slagheap again."
"Thanks Homer."
It was a sweet moment. (3.2)
Well, isn't that nice. Looks like they are close enough for Ellie not to take offense. In fact, these two seem more like siblings (at this point) than anything else.