Read Part 2, Chapters 7-11, and Part 3, Chapters 1-5
Content Summary for Teachers
Part 2, Chapters 7-9
In the morning, Sal, Dean, and Old Bull Lee gather to pull stubborn nails from an old piece of wood. During this time, Bull takes the opportunity to share his eccentric ideas, discussing government conspiracies, his peculiar relatives, and an invention that he believes can ward off cancer. In the afternoon, Bull and Sal visit a "bookie joint" to try their luck at gambling, during which Sal has a momentary vision that brings back memories of his father.
On their way back, Bull shares his belief in humanity's eventual ability to communicate with the deceased. Back at Bull's place, the...
