In "Lily and the Major," characters Caleb and another individual discuss the spirited nature of their respective daughters, Lily and Susannah. Caleb acknowledges Lily's beauty but emphasizes her challenging temperament, similar to Susannah’s. This reveals a light-hearted camaraderie between the two characters, reflecting their shared experiences in parenting.
Caleb’s admission about needing "two hands and all my wits" to manage Lily hints at the humorous trials of raising a strong-willed child. The exchange highlights both the joys and challenges of fatherhood, as well as an understanding bond that forms through shared parenting experiences.