Where the Heart Is Chapter Summary & Analysis - Chapter 26 Summary

Chapter 26 Summary

Willy Jack looks for agent Johnny Desoto in Cowpokes, a club he plays. Willy Jack had called Desoto. Desoto asked if he was still with Ruth Meyers. Willy Jack said yes, but he was looking for something different. Willy Jack is singing as Billy Shadow and Night River. Willy Jack tells Desoto that Ruth Meyers is limiting him. Desoto says she got his song recorded. Willy Jack says it is just a single by Shorty Wayne. Desoto says Shorty has made money for people. Willy Jack says not him. Desoto asks what he wants. Willy Jack says he wants an album, video, and television appearances, and he needs a promoter. Desoto asks about Ruth Meyers. Willy Jack says Ruth Meyers does not have enough pull. The Night River musicians were the best Ruth Meyers knew. She came up with Night River based on romantic memories along the Current River. Ruth...
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