Though Josie previously scorned Michael for treating her like a father might treat a child, here, Josie has no choice but to accept it when Michael tells Sister Louise to not suspend Josie. Their relationship is already becoming more like one between a father and daughter. The way that Josie manipulates Michael’s presence to make herself looks better shows that Josie knows how to use gossip to her advantage. Here, she’s able to make it seem like she has a prestigious father—just like her wealthy classmates.