" She's nothing to me; she shouldn't have had books. It was her responsibility, she should have thought of that. I hate her. She's got you going and the next thing you know we'll be out, no house, no job, no nothing."
This is Mildred's response to Montag's actions following the burning of the house with the old woman. She knows that the events of the day bothered Montag. Also, she knows that he does not wish to continue with his duties as a fireman. Due to this, she attempts to convince him with reasoning based on the attitude of society.
P. 51
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