Part 1, Chapter 3 Summary

The family is relieved when Macario's school year ends since it relieves their financial burden. Carlos meets Macario for the first time, since Carlos had always lived in the barrio. Carlos and his father fill sacks with food and go to Binalonan and await Macario's arrival. They visit the mother, who is selling vegetables in the market, and then to the plaza to wait. It is the day of the national elections and the father goes to vote. Macario's bus arrives and the father introduces the two brothers. The first thing Macario says is that he is going to cut Carlos' long hair.

The three walk back to the house where the mother is making dinner when they arrive. They find that Macario will finish school in three months but he needs more money. He wants them to sell the remaining...