Part 4, Paloma: Chapters 1-10, Journal of the Movement of the World No.7 and Profound Thoughts No. 14 Summary

In Chapter 1, Renee wakes up at seven, just two hours after she has gone to sleep, by a knock on the door. The concierge's loge is not open until eight. Renee opens the door and informs Columbe of this fact before closing it again. An hour later, Paloma shows up at the door to request that a letter Columbe is expecting be brought promptly to their apartment. Paloma hesitates after making her request, so Renee invites her in for tea. As they share their tea, Paloma asks if it would be possible for her to hang out in Renee's loge during the day to escape her family. Renee agrees. Manuela arrives and is...