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Where the Red Fern Grows Poverty Quotes

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Quote #10

I even noticed a change in Papa. He didn't have that whipped look on his face any more. He was in high spirits as we carried the furniture out to our wagon.

The Colmans emerge from under the shadow of poverty, and are moving on to a new life in town. We're not exactly sure what Papa's planning to do to make money in town, but it must turn out okay. At least, Billy sounds pretty comfortable when he starts telling this story at the beginning of the novel.