On the second Saturday in Ravenel, Bull announces to his family that they have until eleven to prepare their rooms for inspection. Bull will not be formally given command of his squadron for another week yet, and his need to bark out orders is causing him and his family great frustration. Today, Lillian senses danger in his mood and has already warned the children to stay quiet, busy and out of their father's way. However, Matt is oblivious to his mother's warning. When Bull issues them their orders, Matt wants to know what his father is going to do., Everyone knows that Bull does nothing around the house, and the question is loaded with sarcasm. Bull has no hobbies, and he won't lower himself to help with housework or yard work. He finds.....
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