Summary

At the start of Chapter 19, the camp has been plagued by accidents and death. Snipes's crew has been working in a particularly dark area and he is convinced their gloomy state of mind is due to a lack of sunshine. The men have a conversation about the effect of darkness on mood. Galloway passes by and Snipes's men talk about Galloway's accident and Serena's part in saving him. When they return to work, Dunbar is killed by a falling limb.

Doctor Cheney and Serena discuss the number of recent deaths. Cheney notices Galloway outside the door and comments on this new addition to Serena's menagerie of pets. Cheney leaves and Serena and Pemberton talk about developments in the national park plans. Pemberton says Harris called and said the Cecils weren't backing Webb and Kephart. Serena says she believes there wasn't anyone backing...