Chapters 17-19 Summary

In chapter 17, Ruth decides she and Ruby should take a trip by themselves. Ruth plans the whole thing and pays for it out of the money she has been saving in her piggy bank. May is unhappy with the idea, but Ruth stands up to her and insists this is something she and her husband need. However, Ruby gets hit by a car and messes up his leg. Ruth is disappointed that the vacation has to be called off. Daisy, who has miraculously just gotten married, tells Ruth that she should still go, at least spend a few days at her Aunt Sid's even if she does not go to Chicago like she planned. Ruth likes the idea, but again May is unhappy. This time Ruby fights the idea as well. Aunt Sid meets Ruth at the bus station and takes...