Part 1, Chapter 7 Summary

Thomas works in his uncle's garage as a service attendant. Although he no longer attends school, Thomas is making good money and is happy with this turn in his life. There are also perks to working in the garage in the shape of two beautiful twin girls who enjoy Thomas's attentions. Thomas's uncle is not an unkind man and he provides well for his family: a wife and two little girls. Part of this generosity is a maid named Clothilde, a French Canadian who lives with the family. Clothilde makes Thomas's lunch every day and every day it is fancier and better than the day before. Today Thomas finds a napkin in the lunch on which Clothilde has declared her love.

Rudolph has formed a band and they are currently playing at a local roadhouse. Tonight Julie is watching from the...