Part 3, Chapter 6 Summary

It was twenty minutes to eight when Matchett started in with Thomas that he really should find out what has happened to Portia. Annoyed, he asks Anna (who is visiting with St. Quentin) if she knows where Portia is. She doesn't, but suggests they try Lilian's house. When they don't find her there, Thomas thinks Anna should call Eddie. She does in fact call but he's not in.

They're unsure what to do and decide they have two options: to eat dinner or call the police. They decide on the former. As they eat, the phone rings and it's Major Brutt telling them that she is with him, but doesn't really want to come home. Anna hangs up the phone and she and Thomas look at each other, not sure how to handle the situation.

Anna admits that she thinks this...