The story returns to the time shortly after the Bundrens left their own house. Dewey Dell is fascinated by the sign for New Hope Church and she thinks that hope is gone, though the reason she thinks that is not explained.
While the journey continues, Dewey Dell's mind wanders and she begins to daydream. She first imagines herself riding in the wagon naked. However, her thoughts quickly change and she imagines watching Vardaman clean a fish. Then she imagines.....
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