Red Ryder

Biography

Named in connection with cock-lever BB guns and again with Lil’ Injun; a cultural reference, not an identified family member. Named only in the expression “You betchum, Red Ryder”; no personal relationship or participation in events is stated.

Stories mentioning Red

Selling Shoes and Saving for Art SchoolBernard saved his shoe-sales salary and substantial bonuses at J. C. Penny’s to fund art school. He humorously describes his sales technique of praising both the shoes and customers’ feet. Once he had enough for tuition and a little rent, he felt ready to leave familiar meals behind; the passage ends before stating his destination.

Referenced in

Carol's Chapter — SOME THINGS I TRIED TO PUT IN THE BOOK
Bernie's Chapter — FORTIES

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