How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"Important? I'll tell you what is important. Modesty is important. A graceful body is important. You don't show your legs all the time. You don't walk around like this."
He did an imitation of a girl's walk, with shoulders straight, an assertive stride, and lips pulled back in a baboon's grin. (2.21.29-30)
Here's Papa trying to tell Jeanne what a respectable Japanese girl is like. Because of course a Japanese Issei man would be the expert on how to be a Japanese-American girl…