"It's so. You can do it. I had my doubts when you told me. Now looky here; you stop that putting on frills. I won't have it. I'll lay for you, my smarty; and if I catch you about that school I'll tan you good. First you know you'll get religion, too. I never see such a son."

Relating Back to the Novel

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The Pope is trying to remove "the frills" from the Church

Pap thinks if your educated you also have religion.