Chapter 3 (pages 37-53) Summary

Charles Freck thinks that he should go to New-Path for detoxification. He is eating in a diner with Jim Barris. A nametag on the waitress's left breast says "Beth." Charles wonders what the other breast is called. Barris explains in scientific terms how Substance D affects a user's mind and body. Charles tells him that he has a new source for drugs, Donna. Barris says that Donna has not had sex with Bob Arctor, but that she would have sex with someone who could give her cocaine. Barris tells Charles that he will help Charles lay Donna for ninety-eight cents.

Charles and Barris go to the 7-11 and purchase a can of Solarcaine, which is the brand name of a sunburn spray. Barris says that the Solarcaine contains cocaine mixed with oil. They go to the house that Barris...