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They want him fired because they're scared when he becomes smart because he was not smart for so long
Sodapop tells Ponyboy<span> how tough it is for </span>Darry<span> to look after them, and that although </span>Darry<span> always seems to be on his case, he really loves </span>Ponyboy<span> a lot.
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Ponyboy reacts<span> with a sarcastic response, but he doesn't quite understand it.</span>
