Then I hear Raymond yanking at the fence to call me and I wave to shush him, but he keeps rattling the fence like a gorilla in a cage like in them gorilla movies, but then like a dancer or something he starts climbing up nice and easy but very fast. And it occurs to me, watching how smoothly he climbs hand over hand and remembering how he looked running with his arms down to his side and with the wind pulling his mouth back and his teeth showing and all, it occurred to me that Raymond would make a very fine runner. Doesn't he always keep up with me on my trots? And he surely knows how to breathe in counts of seven 'cause he's always doing it at the dinner table, which drives my brother George up the wall. And I'm smiling to beat the band 'cause if I've lost this race, or if me and Gretchen tied, or even if I've won, I can always retire as a runner and begin a whole new career as a coach with Raymond as my champion. After all, with a little more study I can beat Cynthia and her phony self at the spelling bee.
Which line from the excerpt best supports the theme that "People can surprise the ones who love them"?
...it occurred to me that Raymond would make a very fine runner.
Then I hear Raymond yanking at the fence to call me and I wave to shush him.
...he keeps rattling the fence like a gorilla in a cage like in them gorilla movies.
After all, with a little more study I can beat Cynthia and her phony self at the spelling bee.
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The line that best supports the theme that "People can surprise the ones who love them" is:
"...it occurred to me that Raymond would make a very fine runner."
This line reflects the narrator's realization and appreciation of Raymond's potential as a runner, showcasing how love can lead to surprising insights about the capabilities of those we care for.
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