Summary

After the hailstorm, Cora lets Hằng stay with her and David, tending to her while she recovers. Eventually, in preparation for the trip to the market, Cora gives Hằng a haircut and designs her an outfit that will allow her to cover up the red marks she is so afraid of showing. When Hằng sees herself in the mirror, she panics; Bà always warned her that beauty led to danger. Eventually, though, she calms herself, and is comforted when Cora reassures her that there is nothing wrong with being pretty.

LeeRoy is overwhelmed at Hằng’s beauty when she comes to the truck in her new dress. At the fair, Mr. Morgan sells his melons and recoups an enormous sum of money. Cora lets Hằng and LeeRoy take David out into the fair. They ride a...