Part 5, Chapters 19 through 22 Summary

"Reputation"

Shortly after the Meacham incident, Mrs. Morrison asks Pao to be the godfather to Merleen's baby, now adopted by her and Morrison. The shocked Pao consults with Kealey, who suggests that perhaps God is trying to bring something better out in him. During their conversation, Kealey accidentally reveals that Fay has been bringing both Mui and Karl (Xiuquan) to church, and that they've been baptized and confirmed. Pao accuses Kealey of betraying his trust, but Kealey again tells him to think about whether God might be calling him to live a better life, adding that Pao can still be a good person, even though he does bad deeds.

"Maneuver"

One day, Pao is angered to hear Samuels (see Chapter 15, "Force") discuss the so-called "Chinese riots," which Pao forcefully says were the Chinese response to being oppressed. He also...