Chapter 11 Summary

Jimmie and his pal start drinking and make their way to the bar where Pete works. Both of them arrive drunk and defiant and immediately begin making fun of Pete behind the bar. Irritated, Pete tries to find out what has them all worked up. Jimmie and his pal order gin, and they refuse to answer Pete but continue to throw insults at him. To this, Pete responds with a threat that he will kick Jimmie and his pal out if they cause any trouble. This threat just adds fuel to the fire, and Jimmie tests him with a "what if we do" type of attitude to which Pete replies with a warning of a fight. Pete comes around from behind the bar and approaches the two of them, and they all face off. Pete throws the first punch that starts the brawl...