Chapter 7 Summary

After meeting with Myrtle, Doc and Pat have lunch in the Capitol building cafeteria. Doc talks to several senators and then announces that he has some confidential business to pursue with Burkman. Burkman announces that he has arranged a job for Pat and then Pat spends a few hours wandering around the Capitol. He notes that the building is in disrepair. He then sees a woman walk toward the parking lot. Pat is immediately attracted to her and is nearly dizzy with an overpowering desire for her. He passes her in the hallway and then follows her into the parking lot. He notes with alarm that she stops by Doc's automobile and grabs an envelope from the seat. Pat moves to protect Doc's belongings and physically stops the woman from, as he thinks, absconding with the envelope. A brief tussle ensues and the...