Part 2, Chapter 6, 1952 Summary

Karl Adare. Karl is at a farmer's convention selling an air seeder when he meets a man from Argus that he finds attractive. Karl buys the man a few drinks before inviting him up to his room. In the room, the order dinner and then Karl allows himself to be seduced. Karl knows it is this man's first time with another man and he enjoys it. Later they begin to talk and Karl feels insecure. Karl begins to jump on the bed, attempting to show off. However, he falls off the bed and injures himself. While waiting for the ambulance, Karl tells the man the name of his sister in Argus.

Wallace's Night. Wallace Pfef is parked on the side of the highway in an area popular to young lovers. Wallace is trying not to think about his encounter with Karl...