Pages 243-262 (McPherons, Ike and Bobby, Guthrie) Summary

McPherons

Maggie Jones drives Victoria to the McPherons' ranch. When they arrive Harold steps out onto the porch followed by Raymond. Victoria stands before the brothers and says she has come ask if she can live with them again. They do not answer. Victoria says she also wants to apologize for the trouble she caused and to thank them for all they did for her. Again, the brothers do not reply. Victoria says she hopes both brothers are well, and she says she will not bother them again. She turns to go back to the car. She has almost reached the car when Harold says that she couldn't leave like that again. Raymond wants to know if she is all right. Harold wants her to come into the house. While Harold...