- This chapter is pretty much about everything that makes Texas unique in Steinbeck's view.
- It seems that he met up with his wife and the visited with friends there.
- Also, Charley had to go to the vet again. This time, Steinbeck found a helpful vet who really cured Charley.
- While in Texas, Steinbeck went fishing (where he was successful) and quail hunting (where he was not).