Chapters 28-30, Chicago, Elevator, Princess of the Blues Summary and Analysis

In "Chicago", Sandy receives word from Annjee that she finally has the money for his fare to Chicago and that she needed his help since Jimboy was gone. She said that she had found him a job working as a bell-hop at a Chicago hotel. Sandy was excited and wanted to get away from Tempy, who he thought was too "tight". Before he left, he said goodbye to the Sileses. Tempy was sad to see him go because she thought he could make something of himself but rejected the resources she offered him. He also saw Sister Johnson again and enjoyed listening to her talk about the people he had grown up with. He was excused from school and given credit to transfer.

His journey to Chicago...