Chapter 35 Summary

Dolarhyde takes Reba to the zoo, where he has arranged for her to touch the sleeping tiger while it is under anesthesia for its tooth repair. Reba is excited by the experience, and Dolarhyde is excited by the wildness of the animal and the way Reba touches it. Afterward, Dolarhyde takes Reba to his house. They sit in the parlor, and Reba tells Dolarhyde what people at work have said about him. Many people saw her get into his van a few days before and are curious about their relationship. Dolarhyde is curious what they say about him. Dolarhyde is surprised when she tells him most people think he is good-looking and shy.

Dolarhyde tells Reba he has work to do that he brought home. Reba lies with her head in his lap, while Dolarhyde watches his home movies. Dolarhyde becomes excited, and...