Run, Jesse, Run and Serving on a Budget Summary

Run, Jesse, Run:

Francie goes to Green's to buy the pipe for her father. Mr. Green waits on a white woman first, who pushes Francie aside. White farmers huddle at Green's, talking. Francie spots Jesse Pruitt's photo on a "wanted" poster that accuses him of attempted murder, warning that he is armed and dangerous. When Francie leaves, Vell, Mr. Green's son, follows her and tells her he knows Jesse, and has seen him near Francie's home. Vell assures Francie he is not going to tell anyone. Francie asks Prez and Perry when they last saw Jesse. She is too upset to sleep, and talks to her mother about her fears of his being caught. Mama tells her Jesse is probably long gone, and they need to focus on her...