Summary

Millie wears her ugly winter clothing to travel. Her mother bought her a set of woolen long johns, and Millie reluctantly packs them. The snowstorm follows the train. Louie and Thomas arrive late to the station in Fargo because of the snow, and the stationmaster has to let them sleep on benches. Millie worries about the security of her study, so she and Thomas tie themselves to her suitcase. In the morning, Millie finishes both men’s leftovers of the “Hungry Man Special” and tells them she sometimes dreams she is a man. Louie remembers conversation with his daughter can be awkward. Millie outlines her report, and Thomas weighs the good and bad news.

The snow means Patrice will not be able to try sex until spring. She has chosen Wood Mountain because if things do not go well, he will be less...