The Bean Trees

The Bean Trees, title of the book, now the chapter title. Even a spotted pig looks black at night. I'm not sure what that means. When Lou Ann comes back from Angel's family reunion, she decides they'r all nicer than Angel. At Roosevelt park, Turtle points out that the wisteria flowers were sprouting beans, and she says "Bean Trees". Lou Ann apparntly doesnt go into Lee Sing's Market; she believes Lee Sing is mad. However, Lee Sing leaves a sign saying "Be back one minute, please do not steal anything. Lee Sing." as if that sign would really stop anyone. Turns out Edna Poppy is blind; it explains why she always wears red, why she is smelling the tissues instead of reading the scent, why people are always anounced to her when they walk into the room, and why she needed to know if she had a lime or a lemon. This bothers Lou Ann, because Edna has babysat her baby, Dwayne Ray.
Surpsingly, to me at least, Taylor goes to visit Esperanza. Esperanza stays rather quiet throughout the visit, which makes sense. I can't really picture her being a talkative person, after everything shes lived through. She compliments her name, which she finds out means wait and hope; ironic because Esperanza should just wait things out, but she doesnt and tries to kill herself, and hope because she should remain hopeful, but she doesnt. She reminds her that Estevan is crazy about her, hoping that will make her feel better.
Lou Ann is offended, as she tells Taylor about her job interviews. A man intervied her, calling her sweatheart and talking to her boobs more than her face. Lou Ann dresed up for it, wearing a nice skirt, blouse and pumps.
Taylor tells Lou Ann that just because she doesn't like Fanny Heaven means she has to ignore it. Taylor tells her that she should get angry. When asked how she never lets someone put one over on her, Taylor replies with "Nutter School" (202) .