Mule Bone Chapter Summary & Analysis - Act 3 Summary

Act 3 Summary

It is sundown of the same day, and Jim is resting on a stretch of railroad track outside of town. The stress and strain of the past few days shows in Jim's demeanor, as he alternately looks toward the direction of the town from which he has been evicted, and the opposite direction where he must find a new place to live.

Jim is surprised by Daisy, who is headed to town to find out what has happened to Jim. Daisy tells Jim that she wanted to attend his trial, but that her employer would not let her off work. Daisy admits to Jim that she cares for him, and that she sincerely regrets the trouble that she has caused between Jim and Dave. Jim's mood lightens considerably when he understands that Daisy has romantic intentions toward him.

Before long, Dave appears. Jim accuses him of intending to walk to...
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