Where the Red Fern Grows, Ch. 5 Pt. 1

Why does Billy put off going inside the depot at the train station?

What does the author mean by the phrase "my heart jumped clear up in my throat"?

What figurative language does the author use to let us know Billy is excited as he runs around to the freight door?

What method is Billy planning to use to carry the dogs?

Why does Billy keep silent when the stationmaster asks what he thinks of the dogs?

What are some ways the author lets us know Billy's feelings?

What kind of reception does Billy receive when he leaves the depot with the puppies' heads sticking out of the sack?