Ruby and “Daisy” headed out of canyon country, through t he Painted Desert, past stands (resembling the fruit stands at home), where Native Americans sold their wares. They had a long journey ahead of them in order to get home before Cora began to worry. It meant a lot of long, steady travel.
“Daisy” was disturbed when she saw the desert defiled by a long row of transformer stands visible from miles away. Ruby shared her dream to dress them in clothes, so they appear as a parade of muscle men marching across the desert. “Daisy” was cheered by this image.
It was dinner time. “I am hungry for a GOOD steak”, said Ruby. They both laughed as they remembered their last attempt at obtaining one. They thought they would take Lupita’s advice when she said, “Are you sure you don’t want to go to Outback?” They tried to locate The Outback but were frustrated in the attempt. They finally resigned themselves to dinner at The Red Lobster, although the middle of the desert seemed like a strange place to obtain lobster.
A charming waiter named Nob greeted them, and they immediately felt better. They had a pleasurable supper in charming surroundings (although not true to their geographic location). Ruby and “Daisy” enjoyed their food. They had their picture taken with Nob.
It was late when they finally got in the Ford Focus. They called Cora and told her not to worry. The moon was full and golden. Ruby and “Daisy” hit the road again, oldies station blaring. They sang along with the songs and “car-danced” until midnight when they arrived at Cora’s house.
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