Chapter 9 Summary

Hawks continues to avoid Haze as much as possible so that Haze does not see him drunk. The avoidance confuses Haze even more. If he really is a preacher, then why doesn't he try to save Haze's lost soul? Haze decides to stop trying to seduce Sabbath when she comes to his room one night. He chases her out with a chair. Hawks tells her she needs to work things out with Haze because he is leaving in a few days and she will need Haze to take care of her.

Haze still is not successful with his church – he still is the only member. Since he does not believe in praying, all he can do is worry. One night, he notices a man following him as he preaches. As the last group of people begins walking away, the man jumps up by...