How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
We decided that when we moved to town we'd leave you here with your grandpa for a while. He needs help anyway. But I guess the Good Lord didn't want that to happen. He doesn't like to see families split up. (19.180)
This is Papa's reason for why God took Billy's dogs away. Billy has a strong faith in God, but he doesn't seem to thrilled by his dad's reasoning. At least, not at the time. Billy the adult narrator might have a different opinion.