November 1948
Grant and Miss Emma make three trips to the county jail to visit Jefferson. [9]
Friday Grant makes his first solo trip to the jail. On his way home, Grant stops by the Rainbow Club, where the men are discussing Jackie Robinson. [10-12]
'Termination Sunday Vivian meets the "church ladies." After inquiring into her background, Tante Lou declares Vivian to be "a lady of quality," signaling her acceptance into the community of women. [13-15]
December 1948
Monday Miss Emma tells Grant about Jefferson's rude behavior during her last visit. Grant tries but fails to convince her to discontinue the visits. [16]
Friday Grant visits Jefferson, and Paul Bonin, the young deputy, suggests they call each other by name. [17]
Grant learns that Tante Lou, Miss Emma, and Rev. Ambrose have asked Sheriff Guidry's wife to see if they can visit Jefferson in a "more comfortable" room. After ascertaining that Grant had nothing to do with their scheme, the sheriff lets Jefferson choose whether he wants to meet his visitors in his cell or in the dayroom. [18]
Christmas Day People from the quarter gather for the annual Christmas program. [19]
1949
Grant and Rev. Ambrose are summoned to Henri Pichot's house, where Sheriff Guidry tells them that the date has been set for Jefferson's execution. [20-21]
Friday Grant visits Jefferson and they talk for the first time. Afterward, Grant stops by the Rainbow Club, where he borrows money to buy Jefferson a radio. [22]
Monday Grant learns that Jefferson refused to meet his visitors in the dayroom because he was not allowed to bring his radio. Tante Lou, Miss Emma, and Rev. Ambrose accuse Grant of endangering Jefferson's soul by giving him the radio. Grant tells them that Jefferson needs the radio to help him keep his mind off his impending death.
Wednesday He convinces Jefferson to meet his visitors in the dayroom and promises to bring him a notebook and pencil. [23]
Grant talks to Jefferson about being a hero. That evening, Grant goes to the Rainbow Club and gets into a fight with two mulatto bricklayers. [24-26]
Sunday Rev. Ambrose confronts Grant about his lack of faith. The men debate religion, education, and the value of saving Grant's soul versus saving his pride. [27]
Grant persuades Jefferson to talk to Rev. Ambrose. They discuss prayer and dying. [28]
