Part Two: Pages 151-177 Summary

The castration and death of Matlow spreads quickly through the town. Rumors spread that his penis was packed in ice to sew back on, and that he was taken to various hospitals. Willard, Coach Walker, and Deeter arrive to tell Joe Lon of the event the next day, and they travel with him to Big Joe's for the dog fight. The park is a mess with trash, crashed cars, and wrecked trailers. While Coach Walker first tries to stop Willard from drinking, he relents. Willard notes that he loves Deeter, who fought the crowd the prior evening bravely. When they arrive, Joe Lon takes Tuffy to the pit for grooming, as is customary for the champion dog. He speaks softly to the dog for several minutes, but is afraid when he raises his head and sees Berenice...