How does T.J. trick Stacey into giving him the new coat?

Answer 1

T.J. tricks Stacey into giving him his coat by teaseing him and calling him names. Uncle Hammer says that if Stacey is stupid enough to give T.J. his coat, that T.J. could keep it. Stacey gives T.J. the coat untill it would fit himself, but since he gave it to him he won't get it back. When mama finds out she thinks, "If he lets people take from him he won't make it in the world."

Answer 2

T.J. convinces Stacey to trade coats by telling him that he needs the larger size to impress a girl. However, T.J. really just wants the new coat to show off at school. Stacey falls for T.J.'s lie and gives him the new coat in exchange for the old one, not realizing he's been tricked until it's too late.