Chapter 9, Christmas Eve, and Chapter 10, Rice Pudd'n Summary

Christmas Eve. Ralph and Lonnie stop in Globe where Ralph goes to the doctor for his weekly report card to Dr. Gaghan and stocks up on groceries. While there, Ralph also buys Lonnie a pair of overalls and a new shirt for a Christmas gift. The next morning, the boys drive through the Indian reservation and have yet more trouble with the radiator boiling over. By Christmas Eve, the boys reach Fort Thomas. Just as they near the town, the front tire on the car blows. Lonnie walks into town to get a patch set and some food for Christmas dinner. When he returns, Lonnie gives Ralph a pocket knife he bought him.

Rice Pudd'n. Ralph wakes early and begins preparations for Christmas dinner. When Lonnie wakes, Ralph sends him into...