Papa and Mr. Morrison come home from Strawberry with bad news. The bank called Papa’s note, which mean it must be paid immediately. What does Papa do?

Papa is angry and wants to ride to Strawberry immediately, but Mama persuades him to wait till morning, since the bank won't even be open and he will be putting himself in danger. Big Ma worries about what they will do if Hammer cannot get the money, and Papa promises they won't lose the land.