She said, 'you think I'm a whore?''Don't be ridiculous.'Erin stepped back from the water. 'But you wouldn't want your daughter doing what I do.''My daughter,' said Garcia, 'is not leaving the house until she's thirty years old.
In this excerpt, a tense exchange unfolds between two characters, one questioning the other's morals. The first woman questions if she is perceived as a prostitute, to which the other dismisses the idea as ridiculous. Erin, who is nearby, comments on the moral differences, implying that the woman’s lifestyle is inappropriate for her daughter.
The conversation reveals a contrast in attitudes toward behavior and societal expectations. Garcia dismisses concerns about her daughter's actions, claiming she will remain sheltered until she's much older, emphasizing her desire to control her daughter’s choices and maintain the family's reputation.
