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Finished Chapter 5. Billy finally got to the depot and talked to the stationmaster to get his dogs. After leaving, people stared at him. Later, some boys accosted him and pulled the dog's ears. He fought them and the marshal broke it up. The marshal helped him up and bought him a coke. Billy left town and camped in a cave. A mountain lion came near but the fire kept it away.

Finished Chapter 4. A few days later, grandpa heard back from the people and ordered the dogs. He said it would take a couple of weeks before they arrived. 2 weeks later, the notice came. The next day, Billy set out for town to get his dogs. It was his first time in town and he was amazed. He went to a store and bought his family some stuff. He then saw a school and tried out a slide.

Finished Chapter 3. The 'dog-wanting' disease never left Billy. One day, he found a magazine with an ad for coon hounds. He prayed to God to be able to get 2 dogs. He son came up with the plan to do odd jobs and save his money. Finally, after 2 years, he had saved $50! He took the money to his grandpa and asked him to order 2 hunting dogs. He said he would and gave Billy some candy.

Finished Chapter 2. Billy was tormented by wanting 2 hunting dogs. However, no matter how much he begged, his family couldn't afford them. His dad did get him some traps. Unfortunately, the only thing he seemed to catch is their nosey house cat, Sammie. During the winter, it was hunting season. Billy would listen to a hound baying. Still worrying about his son, dad said he'd let Billy help him farm.

Finished Chapter 1. The guy left his office and stumbled upon a dog fight. A bunch of dogs fighting one dog. He intervened and saved the dog. It was a hound, really thin and out of place. He took the dog to his place and fed him and let him rest. After about a day the dog grew restless and the guy let him go. As he watched the dog walk off, he remembered the 2 dogs he had as a kid.