I'll interfere with his concentration," Daisy muttered, mostly to herself, as she worked between the stove and the sink. "Thump him up right 'longside the head with my skillet-" Emma nearly choked on her pancake. "Honestly, Daisy," she said, suppressing a smile, "a person would never know you were a good Christian woman by the way you talk. What would Reverend Hess say if he heard you going on like that?" "I reckon he'd say I's an old lady and I's gotta be let alone.
Daisy expresses her frustration by muttering about interfering with someone's concentration, contemplating a humorous yet aggressive action involving a skillet. This reflects her sense of exasperation, albeit in a playful manner. Emma, overhearing Daisy, is amused and points out that Daisy's words do not align with the expectations of a good Christian woman, indicating a contrast between Daisy's behavior and the moral standards of their society.
Daisy responds to Emma's lighthearted admonition by suggesting that anyone would understand her reasoning as an older woman deserving of some freedom. The exchange captures the tension between societal expectations and personal feelings, highlighting how people navigate their identities amidst the roles they are expected to play.
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