Summary

The next section is titled Part Two: The Man Who Was America. The first chapter is titled “London, now.” Tom continues to ride a bicycle rather than drive a car. He notes that not every change is an improvement. Camille greets him. Tom reveals that he was born in France, immediately knowing it was a reckless comment. Camille says Tom looks familiar. He says he has the kind of face often mistaken for someone else, but she is skeptical of that explanation. Tom is torn between wanting to be safe while knowing “there is a part of me – a small but dangerous part – that is keen to know where she knew me from” (73). Tom is holding the penny Marion gave him when Hendrich calls. Hendrich reminds Tom of all the things he has done for him...