Chapter 27 Summary

Paul tries to go to his farm, but he finds that he's not up to the task of being a farmer. He lives, alone, in his house. He discovers that daytime television presents a uniform message, that having a high IQ doesn't make you happy and that it's okay to be an average person.

A policeman comes to the door to remind Paul that he must register with the police now that his employment status has changed. Paul goes to the police station and fills out a long series of forms. His answers are fed into the computer, and the computer marks him as a potential saboteur. At the police station, Paul sees Fred Garth hauled in under arrest, but no one will tell him what's going on.

Paul goes to the bar. Alfy is there and tells Paul that the blue team...