Chapter 2

Getting Ready For The Box Social

Notes: One part of this chapter is from the ensemble character's perspective and the other part is from Laurey's perspective. I own no characters from Oklahoma.

Inez's Reaction

Aunt Eller was real nice to invite us all over to get us ready for the box social. Everyone really looks pretty. I saw Aunt Eller and Laurey talking on my way inside the house and Laurey looked really anxious. I know it's impolite to eavesdrop but I couldn't help it. Apparently Jud Fry has asked has asked Laurey to go to the dance with him tonight but it seems like she'd rather go with Curly McClain. I can't say I blame her for wanting to get out of going to the dance with Jud. I think a lot of people must wonder what he does holed up in that smoke house all day. He's always come off as very creepy to me. Curly is so nice and I feel Laurey would enjoy herself a lot more at the dance if she goes with him instead of Jud. That Jud has a nasty attitude. I am not sure if he has any friends.. and if has any friends I am not sure how well he does with maintianing those friendships. I feel mighty sorry for him and I think lots of other people do too.

Laurey's reaction

All the girls from Bushyhead just arrived to get ready for the box social. I used to be excited about the dance tonight but now I'm not looking forward to it anymore. Jud caught me off guard this morning and pretty demanded that I go with him. This made things awkwarrd for me because moments before Curly asked me to go with him and I said I would go with him. Jud seems pretty adamant about going with me so I feel bad for telling Curly that I can''t go with him Aunt Eller says I should just give Jud a chance but he's always so nasty to both of us. I can't see how I'd have a good time at the dance with him. He's a little odd too. I mean,.. what does he do all day in that smokehouse?