Why is Mama unable to alter Stacey's coat?

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Asked by Kadin K #784064 on 4/23/2018 6:20 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 4/23/2018 6:35 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 4/23/2018 6:34 PM

Mama is unable to alter Stacey's coat because he gave it to T.J..

“Not got the coat!” cried Big Ma. Uncle Hammer looked up sharply from his paper, but remained silent.

“Stacey,” Mama said irritably, “bring me that coat, boy.”

“But, Mama, I really ain’t got it! I gave it to T.J."

Taylor, Mildred D.. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Puffin Modern Classics) (Logans Book 4) (p. 141). Penguin Young Readers Group. Kindle Edition.