Summary

In Chapter 13, “Punta di Petto and Tripe,” because Marco remained committed to his wife, Dorothy kept their relationship professional (161). Marco “didn’t know he was playing” a game of Dorothy’s design (161).

Dorothy describes a painting housed at the Art Institute of Chicago. The painting is about choices and “the things that haunt us” (161). Dorothy chose to kill Marco, but does not regret it. It was “almost his decision” (162).

One night, Dorothy appeared at Marco’s shop. His resolve weakened. He suggested they meet “in the Jewish Quarter late on the Friday sabbath because no one would be out” (162). Dorothy arrived at the processing plant first. She examined the cool, clean shop. When Marco arrived, they started touching and kissing. Because of their history, Dorothy felt his fate “was his doing” (165). During intercourse, Dorothy cuffed Marco...