> >>>Why did Opie say he wanted to play baseball to get fired from his
> grocery-delivery job? Why not just say he needed more time for homework and
> his Pa told him to quit?<<<
>
> I think about that every time I see that episode. But why wasn't he just
> honest with Mr. Doakes? He could just say, "I really appreciate you giving
> me the job, but I found out that Billy needs the job to help provide for his
> family, so I'd like to bow out and give the job to him." I would think Mr.
> Doakes would admire Opie for that.
>
>
> Thelma Lou
> (Janet)
>
> I think he lied to spare his friend's feelings so he would not be embarrassed
> about his situation, and maybe out of modesty so that no one would know why
> he was doing what he did.
Lisa
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