Part 2, Chapters 55, 56, 57, 58 and 59 Summary

The morning after Nicholas is told the story of the war, he meets Conchis for breakfast, and is surprised to see him dressed as a businessman. Nicholas then surprises Conchis by telling him he (Nicholas) has been in contact with Julie, and they're making plans to be together in spite of Conchis' apparent plans to play further games. At first Conchis seems taken aback, but then becomes resigned to his masque being over. He introduces some of the other participants - specifically Maria and Joe, both professional actors. Julie then arrives, expecting to play the part Conchis designed for her but soon realizing that because Nicholas has told Conchis everything, that part is no longer necessary. Nicholas notices that she's dressed in a contemporary style for the first time, and as Conchis leaves, thinks to himself that he's got...