Chapter 10 Summary

Paul shows up to work late, with a hangover. He finds that Shepherd has usurped his desk and his job. He's busy signing papers "Lawson Shepherd, in absence of P. Proteus." Shepherd has also taken calls from Kroner and the police, and he let them know that Paul hadn't shown up yet. Apparently, the police have found Paul's gun and want to question him about it.

Paul calls Kroner back, and Kroner asks Paul and Anita over for dinner. Paul notices that Shepherd has searched his desk and found the empty whisky bottle in the bottom drawer. Paul kicks Shepherd out of his office and orders Katherine to shoot Shepherd if he returns. Then, Paul leaves for the day.

Anita is at home in the kitchen that she redecorated herself. Her neighbors have dubbed it artistic. It's done over in a Colonial style...