Chapter 22 Summary

As the chapter opens, Grant is back at the jail, being searched again by Deputy Paul Bonin. Bonin tells Grant that he is Jefferson's first visitor since being told when his execution will be. As Grant moves past the other prisoners, they do not ask for money or food this time. In the cell, Jefferson notes that what he can see of the weather, through the bars on the window, seems nice. Grant asks Jefferson if he wants anything. Jefferson says that he wants a gallon of ice cream because he never had enough ice cream growing up. Grant offers to bring him a radio and Jefferson accepts. Grant wishes he could go buy a radio right then, but does not have money with him. The hour ends and Paul Bonin asks Grant how the visit went. Grant admits that the time was...