Summary

In Chapter 16, “Soup,” Dorothy worked tirelessly with her lawyer Margaret, or Maggie. They feigned care for one another. Although she liked Maggie, Dorothy doubted she would receive justice.

Meanwhile, Dorothy became convinced that Emma had betrayed her. Because she could not discern another reason for Wasserman’s suspicions, she was sure Emma had reported her. She decided to kill Emma.

Dorothy broke into Emma’s apartment with “a meat cleaver” and “no plan beyond the solid certainty that her friend must die” (208). Not long prior, Emma had called Dorothy about the detectives and investigation. Her manner made Dorothy believe she knew more than she was letting on. Dorothy had scared Emma with her confession and Emma had given her up (211).

Because Emma was the only true friend Dorothy had, she wished she did not have to kill her. Without...