Summary

Theo is called out of class by his uncle. Ike has decided that the situation has become too complicated, and they need to seek the advice of Theo’s parents. They go to speak to the Boones. They ask Theo numerous questions, and Ike says that if they ask too many questions, they may be able to figure out who the witness is, and Theo promised Julio not to divulge anyone’s identity. They tell his parents that the gloves are hidden in the law offices, and he feels better having relieved himself of the burden of the secret. Theo thinks the adults will figure out the best course of action, but his mother asks him what he thinks they should do. He thinks they should tell the judge, and Ike and his mother agree, but Mr. Woods disagrees because he says...