Summary

In Chapter 30, Jack tries to convince himself that it does not matter if Hazel is getting married. He spends his time in this chapter trying to find a job. He is not having any success because many people have lost jobs and there are none available. He remembers that he promised Hazel not to steal any more bodies until the kidnapper is found, but he reasons that she does not know what hunger is like.

In Chapter 31, Hazel is at a dinner party with Bernard at the Almont House. Hazel is seated next to Baron Walford, and he brings up a riddle. She tries to answer, but she is quickly shushed by the men and is reminded that men prefer to see and not listen to women. After dinner, Hazel and Bernard speak, and she tells him about the exam. He tells...