Chapters 9-11 Summary

In chapter 9, Daisy comes to Ruth and tells her Ruby really likes her. When Ruth explains what happened and how it made her feel, Daisy promises to talk to Ruby about it. A short time later, Ruby comes to Ruth and apologizes, promising to never force himself on her again. Ruth accepts the apology and they begin to date. May does not approve of Ruby from the start, claiming he appears to be stupid and once vandalized some cars. Ruth stands up to May for the first time and insists it is her right to date him if she wants. Within a few months, Ruth and Ruby are engaged to be married.

In chapter 10, May is not happy when she learns of the upcoming wedding, telling Ruth that Ruby is lazy and she cannot afford another mouth to feed. However, when...