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The Outsiders chapter 2

Two-Bit summarizes Ponyboy's outburst about fairness by saying, "I know," Two-Bit said with a good-natured grin, 'the chips are always down when it's our turn, but that's the way things are. Like it or lump it.'" (43 or something) Explain this scene. (what's happening and what are they taking about?)

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