the trusties shove them each into a small, dank cell and slam the doors behind them. dillard secures both doors with an iron bar.
the sun beats down on the tin roofs.
the brick shacks bake in the noonday sun.
superintendent abernathy strides up and gives the nod to dillard, who unlocks the doors. huddled in their respective cells, ray and claude shrink from the bright sunlight. then, slowly and painfully, they rise to their feet.
abernathy gives the nod to dillard, who unlocks the doors. two trusties drag ray and claude out of their cells.
slowly, claude opens his eyes, squinting in the harsh light of day. summoning his strength, he staggers to his feet.