Across
- 3. she said briskly, "Your brother Sodapap, does he work at a gasoline station?
- 7. marked by strong resentment or cynicism
- 9. covered with bright patches (often used in combination)
- 10. I said nonchalantly, "might as well."
- 12. lacking principles or scruples
- 13. in those conditions might have turned someone else rebellious and bitter; it was killing Johnny.
- 15. in a composed and unconcerned manner
- 18. winced inside.
- 19. attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
- 20. being or made softer or less loud or clear
- 22. white T-shirt was splattered with blood.
Down
- 1. the act of yielding
- 2. quick and energetic
- 4. closed his eyes for a second and muffled a groan as he dropped on his knees beside Soda.
- 5. went to the rows of seats in front of the concession stand to sit down.
- 6. in an artful manner
- 8. or Steve or even Soda would have gone right along with him, just to see if they could embarrass the girls, but that kind of kicks just doesn't appeal to me.
- 11. in those conditions might have turned someone else rebellious and bitter; it was killing Johnny.
- 12. resisting control or authority
- 14. an angry, vicious expression
- 16. was good at imitations and he had sounded for all the world like a snarling Soc.
- 17. grinned roguishly.
- 21. back, as with fear or pain
- 22. grinned slyly.
