Chapter 2 Pages 114-126 Summary

Kathleen tells Howard George ran away. she sends him to look for George, while she carries on with her chores. She goes to her room, pulls the brochure out from the drawer and places it on top of the dresser.

Howard follows the tracks to the shed where George is hiding. As Howard approaches the shed, he truly wishes that his son could have escaped this life. As he enters the shed and calls out for George, George responds to his father's calls. As Hoard looks at George, Howard sees that George is already fading. Both get in the wagon to return home.

After work, Howard realizes that he saw the brochure for the hospital on the dresser and that his wife plans to commit him. He rides past his house and decides to never return home.

Chapter 2 Pages 114-126 Analysis