Part Three, Chapters 3 and 4 Summary

Frederic accepts his relationship with Rosanette, although Frederic finds himself slightly dissatisfied with her. Rosanette tells him that Jacques's life is falling apart - he lost the factory and has practically lost Marie. Jacques visits soon thereafter and wants Frederic to come over. On the way, Frederic meets Compain, a strange man who may be a member of a secret society known as the "Calf's Head." Frederic finds Marie rather than Jacques whe he arrives at their house. He tells her that he still loves her and she reciprocates. However, Rosanette has tracked him and sees them kiss. When Frederic and Rosanette get home, Frederic nearly hits her out in anger; he stops when she announces that they will soon be parents. Frederic calms and helps her pay off another debt to Mademoiselle Vatnaz.

After the fight...