Chapter 4 Summary

Pony and Johnny got to the park. It was a nice park, about two blocks square with a fountain and a pool for little kids. It was shadowy and dark because of all the large Elm trees. The park was empty at 2:30 AM and they decided it was a good place to cool off.

Ponyboy and Johnny heard the blast of a car horn. They saw the blue Mustang circling the park. Johnny and Ponyboy wondered what they wanted and why they were in greaser territory. Johnny and Ponyboy realized it was too late to run when they saw the five Socs headed towards them. Pony could see that Johnny was scared and felt trapped. The Socs surrounded Pony and Johnny at the fountain.

Ponyboy recognized Randy and Bob and saw that there were three other Socs with them. He could tell Johnny...