At the beginning of chapter 10, Papa is so exasperated that he says that he would like to whip the Wallaces. There are several reasons for his foul mood. Explain them.
The Wallaces are causing financial troubles for the Logan family and others. A week later, on Papa's first day out of bed, he and Mama discuss their financial situation. They have enough for the June note on the land with only a couple of dollars left, though they will have to scrimp on food. Papa plans to sell the cow and calves and maybe the old sow to pay the July and August notes, and the cotton should pay for the September note.
