How does Billy feel about Tahlequah?

Billy is amazed that the townspeople stare and laugh, sure that having two puppies to carry home should be a source of great pride. When two old ladies who had earlier snubbed him again declare their displeasure, he insults the feathers in their hats, to the great fun of all around. Suddenly he is surrounded by taunting children, the leader of which stomps on his bare foot with an oversized cowboy boot. When the boy pulls his puppy's ear, Billy can take no more. He sets his puppies down and takes on the mob, fighting one after another until they drag him down and pummel him.