Billie Jo Kelby Timeline and Summary

Billie Jo finds out Ma is having a baby.
Arley asks Billie Jo to play at the Palace Theater and President Roosevelt's birthday party.
Billie Jo witnesses the gradual deterioration of Daddy's wheat crop; she goes on the road with Arley and the Black Mesa Boys.
The accident occurs—Billie Jo attempts to save Ma's life and burns her hands in the process; a few days later Ma and baby Franklin die.
Arley asks Billie Jo to play at the Palace dance revue.
The Williams family takes up residence in Billie Jo's classroom at school.
Billie Jo begins practicing on the school piano for the talent show at the Palace—it pays off and she wins third prize in the contest.
Daddy begins showing signs of skin cancer, prompting Billie Jo to leave home.
A drifter she meets on the train unknowingly encourages her to go home, where Daddy meets her at the station and they begin to renew their relationship.
Daddy and Billie Jo go to the doctor for his skin; Billie Jo asks for advice on how to heal her hands.
Billie Jo meets Louise, Daddy's future wife—and before long Billie Jo begins to look forward to her new life with Daddy and Louise.