“You’d better feed that mutt before it dies of starvation,” Mr. Lacey said.How does this quote affect the plot?
- It causes Mr. Lacey to be angry that Doris brought the stray home.
- It makes Doris realize that she will be allowed to keep the puppy.
- It prompts Doris to decide she will share her food with the stray.
- It begins an argument about the puppy between Doris and her father.