![]() She speaks to both Pony and Two-Bit and assures them that the Socs are going to follow the rules - no weapons. He accuses Pony of being a chicken, but Pony defends himself and says that it isn't about being chicken, it is about the awful feeling that something bad is going to happen at the rumble.Ĭherry Valance is at the vacant lot when the boys go by. He tries to convey it to Two-Bit, but Two-Bit doesn't want to understand. Ponyboy has a bad feeling about the rumble. Ponyboy begs him not to tell Darry that he is ill and assures him that as soon as he takes a handful of aspirins he'll be fine and ready to rumble. ![]() Pony has almost fallen asleep when Two-Bit returns, and Two-Bit questions his health. Two-Bit leaves Pony at the bus stop while he goes into the gas station for cigarettes. ![]() The boys leave Dally and decide to take the bus home. He asks Two-Bit for his black-handled switchblade and, upon receiving it, places it under his pillow. He is his old self, and resents the fact that he will not be able to take part in the rumble that night. Pony and Two-Bit also visit Dally, who is still in the hospital. For once." He passes out after this incident, and it is evident that he is experiencing a great deal of pain. Johnny's mother shows up to visit him, but Johnny refuses to see her: "Tell her to leave me alone. ![]() He tells them that 16 years is not enough living and that it is just not fair. Johnny knows that his condition is not good, and he is afraid of dying. However, the doctor permits their visit because Johnny has been asking for them and it "can't hurt now." With that foreboding statement, the boys go in and find Johnny awake and able to talk. When Two-Bit and Ponyboy arrive at the hospital, the nurses won't let them see Johnny. ![]()
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