Chapter 10 Summary

After Lipsha leaves Zelda's house, Shawnee's feelings are in turmoil. She is frustrated that she has fallen for Lipsha, "Mr. Wrong," while she never could bring herself to love picture-perfect Lyman. Nonetheless, she can no longer deny the truth about her feelings for Lipsha. At the same time, she has big plans that don't include him. Shawnee doesn't like the fact that Zelda is beginning to control her and Redford's life. "Ever since Zelda had insisted on keeping Redford full-time...ever since Zelda had started holding on too tightly..." Shawnee has made up her mind to leave. Zelda and Lyman "kept her soldered in their own hopes." Shawnee keeps her plans a secret from them. She wants to win at an upcoming powwow dance to get enough money to move out. Shawnee secretly packs when no one is around and makes arrangements for...