Act 3, Scene 1 Summary

Two draftsmen in Billy's office discuss Dion's whereabouts now that Billy has fired him. The two men are amazed to see Margaret appear, asking for Dion who has not been seen at the office for several weeks. Billy intervenes and tells Margaret that Dion is hard at work on the plans for a new state capitol and cannot be disturbed. Billy tells Margaret that he loves her and wants to confess to Margaret about what he has done to Dion, but even when he tears off his mask, all Margaret can say is that he looks ill. Billy puts the mask on again and tells Margaret that he's been on the verge of a breakdown for a while and promises never to act inappropriately again. As Margaret leaves, a man enters the office and tells Billy that the plan the firm...