Part 2, pages: 125-176 Summary

Part 2, pages: 125-176

On the final day before his father's return, Jick is finishing up the outhouse pit. Alec drops by to pick up a shirt from the house to wear in the upcoming 4th of July rodeo. Jick and Alec engage in some banter and then Alec warns Jick about not being seen with people like Stanley Meixell. Jick asks his brother why the family will not talk about Stanley. Alec, just as Jick's mother had previously, gives no answer.

When Alec goes in to get the shirt, Alec and Jick's mother get into an argument on the subject of Alec's future. Alec rides off with the shirt and when Jick comes in for supper he finds his mother in no mood to talk.

Jick's father returns the next day and approves Jick's finished outhouse hole.

When the...