Book I, Part II - Desolation in the World: Chapters 101 - 102 Summary

Duluoz wakes to the sound of Cody and Evelyn's three children. Evelyn prepares a big breakfast for them all. Cody readies for work, Duluoz and the family eat, while Raphael broods. Raphael has not made a good impression.

Throughout the day, while Cody is at work, Duluoz plays magical games in the backyard with the children who adore him. After a grand dinner, Raphael and Cody watch TV while Evelyn and Duluoz have a conversation about religion. The pair eventually joins in on the television watching, soon to be interrupted by the arrival of Irwin, Simon, and Gia. All have come to say goodbye to Duluoz before he departs on another exciting adventure.

Cody takes Duluoz to the railroad yard to catch a...