Initially, Bud is excited to meet Herman Calloway and believes that Herman is his father. Bud looks up to Herman and idolizes him by examining his band's flyers on his trip to Grand Rapids. Upon meeting Herman, Bud realizes that he is actually a grumpy old man who doesn't care about him. However, Bud is befriended by the members of Herman Calloway's band who are kind to him. When Bud goes to dinner with the band, Herman refuses to sit by him and even calls him a "scamp." Bud quickly begins to understand that Herman is not a sympathetic, positive individual, and he is happy to see Herman leave the dinner table. When Bud gets invited to stay at Grand Calloway Station, he tries his best to avoid Herman. Later on in the novel, it is revealed that Herman is actually Bud's grandfather and the dynamic of their relationship changes. Upon learning that Bud is his grandson and that his daughter has passed away, Herman breaks down and cries. Herman is overcome with pain when he finds out that his daughter has died, but now knows that Bud is actually related to him. The novel ends before Bud and Herman can begin to share a positive relationship, but it is suggested that Herman and Bud's relationship will flourish.
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