Section 15 (through page 430) Summary

Harry wanders into the kitchen, leaving Oscar before the glowing screen. Christina wishes he would take better care of himself and is fretting about popcorn when Oscar yells for them. Seeing the flaming effigy and melee, Christina rushes to tell Oscar it was inevitable; after all, the man is nearly a hundred. Lily realizes that Oscar has not been told about Father's death and fetches Section D. Oscar is upset at the nonsense in the obituary, obscuring Father's career. Oscar explodes to read his nomination to the Court of Appeals passed the Senate Judiciary Committee this morning when Senator Bilk abruptly withdrew his opposition and stated that Crease, like his illustrious father, now belongs to the ages. It is revolting to hear such glorious - and true - words spoken by such a vile, lying character. Bilk cannot be...