Chapters 26-30 Summary

In Chapter 26, Bruno is happy that his father is dead. He also wants things to quiet down, so the money can begin rolling in. Bruno decides to throw a few "suspicious" people from his address book for Gerard to check out. Gerard reveals that some ladies gloves and an overcoat were found int he woods, meaning the suspected murderer took a different route than originally thought. It also reveals that the murder had been perfectly planned, from entering to leaving. Gerard goes on to speak to Elsie, Bruno's mother. He explains to Elsie that maybe Bruno knows something about the murder, because he can't recall everything he did that night, and some of his acquaintances are less than scrupulous.

In Chapter 27, Bruno confronts his mother, yelling at her, telling her that Gerard suspects him. His mother patiently replies that Bruno is...