Part 4, Chapter 1-5 Summary

Dobie continues to work in the steel mills. Mikie is working the mills now. Dobie is planning on moving to Detroit. Mikie says he would like to come with but Dobie tells him to stay where he is until he learns the trade. He has three years remaining in his apprenticeship, then he can go where he wants.

When Mary dies, Dobie and Anna receive the insurance money. There is a discussion over who will take in the two younger children. Nobody wants them. Anna finally takes Agnes and Dobie takes Mikie with him at Alice's house. Dobie has completed his apprenticeship that year and announces that he is going to Detroit, since he cannot find any better jobs in the area.

Dobie spends five years working in Detroit. He obtains his first job at the Chrysler plant and...