Summary

This section begins with Len Levy trying to ascertain his place among the Miltons, both personally and professionally. He confronts Ogden about the contracts he had signed with the Nazi party, and Ogden dismisses it as a "bad call" (398). Reg is aware that the Milton's demeanor is meant to be polite, and both he and Len will never be accepted among them. Evelyn confirms this when disclosing to Reg that Joan will never marry a Jew. The family and friends prepare for a large party to celebrate Evelyn and Dickie's engagement. Reg tries to get Len to understand he will never be accepted into this privileged world but Len persists nonetheless. At the lobster bake, Len is out of his element yet seems blissfully unaware of this as he only desires Joan. After lobsters, the males form a horseshoe and sing around the...