Summary

The next section of the novel is titled Part Two and, like Part One, opens with an image of fuzzy dice hanging from the mirror of a car. The next chapter is titled “February 1982, New York City.” The reader should be aware that this takes place a short time after John claimed Lucky on the steps of the church. Margaret Jean is approved for the next step in her goal to become a nun. A few weeks later, Margaret Jean learns a young woman has been at the church searching for her infant daughter she claims she left on the steps. Margaret Jean lies, saying she did not know anything about the baby. Most assume the woman must be out of her mind. Margaret Jean becomes determined to help the woman, who is Valerie Mann. She follows her and offers to buy...