Chapter 13 Summary

Lucius, Grandfather, and Colonel Linscomb learn from Reba, Sam, and Everbe that Boon has been returned to jail. The two women and Sam have stopped at the Colonel's on their way to the train to explain that Boon, on his release, immediately attacked Butch again for calling Reba and Everbe "whores." While Reba admires Boon for this, Lucius states simply that he had to do it. Sam gives Lucius two rolls of money, one for Ned, and one for himself, which he refuses, convinced that he and Ned did not do anything for the money. Sam persuades him to take it, stating that he can give it to Uncle Parsham. Minnie smiles, revealing again her gold tooth, and Sam tells Lucius to talk with Everbe. Reba, sensing his reluctance, says he is no different from any other man, asking why he doesn't understand...