Chapter 3 Summary

In chapter three, Janey and her family have been in the shack for a week and she has seen the easy-going nature of Mrs. Romero. She compares that to the "constant fussing" of her mother. Janey is aware that no one has approached them to either move out of the shack or to pay rent, and she tries not to worry about the possibility. One day Lupe arrives and invites Janey to go to the fair with the Romero family. The fair is in Fresno, and on this particular day, children get in free. Janey asks Mom who says that Janey can go as long as it's really free to get in.

While Mom goes to talk to Mrs. Romero, Janey puts some water in the washtub for a quick bath. Janey hugs Lupe in gratitude and thanks her for the invitation. Lupe...