Bob's death

Johnny and I reach the park around 2:30 a.m. A blast from a car horn alerts us that the blue Mustang is near. We realize that we are outnumbered as five Socs climb out of the car, including Bob and Randy, Cherry’s and Marcia’s boyfriends. These Socs had threatened Two-Bit, Johnny, and I earlier in the evening when they found us walking with Cherry and Marcia. Johnny pulls his switchblade, but I had no bring alone a weapon before he knows it and shoved face first into a chilling fountain. In fear, I gasps for air but realizes too late that I am sucking in water and drowning. I awaken up on the pavement gasping for air. Johnny is next to me and tells me, “I’ve killed that boy.” Johnny is stained with blood and is still clutching his switchblade. Ponyboy sees the Soc, Bob, lying in a pool of blood. Johnny is cool, as I have never before seen him, and states that we need money, a gun, and a plan. Knowing that Dally is the gang member with the resources to help me, we go in search of him to a party at the home of Buck Merril, Dally’s rodeo partner. We find Dally there, and he provides them with $50, a gun, warm, dry clothes for me, and a plan that includes a safe hiding place. Dally instructs them to hop a train to Windrixville, hike up Jay Mountain, and stay in an abandoned church until he comes for us. Johnny and I follow Dally’s instructions. On their walk up the mountain to the church, they notice that their appearances contrast sharply with the country culture. The church gives me a creepy feeling, perhaps a premonition, but sleep overtakes both of us and any fears or premonitions are lost to exhaustion