Part 8, Epilogue Summary

The man informs the Sheep Professor that the sheep is dead. The professor thanks him, and when the man says he has lost everything, reminds him that he still has his life. As the man leaves, the professor begins to weep. The owner of the Dolphin Hotel informs the main character that his girlfriend has left, seeming somewhat ill. The man watches the news, but sees nothing of the explosion on the mountain. The owner tells the man that his father is not eating and will soon perish. The following day, the man arrives again at J's bar. The two talk, and the man gives J the money from the secretary. He tells J he will give him the money in return for a silent partnership in the bar. He does not ask for dividends or interest, but simply a place...