How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Section.Paragraph)
Quote #10
The assurance of Tanis Judique's friendship fortified Babbitt's self-approval. (29.1.1)
Babbitt spends a lot of his time looking for reasons to pat himself on the back. The friendship of Tanis Judique gives him a reason to tell himself "Good job, buddy," which is strange, considering that the two of them end up having an affair… not usually something you get mad props for.