Chapter 17, The Chairman (Parts 70-74) Summary

In Part 70, Baley is elated to see the robots at bedside and the storm past. He assures them that he is pleased that they had followed his orders, despite his obvious disorientation. Baley dismisses a touch of sexual innuendo in Daneel's remark about him being well cared for overnight. In Part 71, Baley notices after his shower that Daneel is wearing different clothes and is amazed that they are Jander's, given to him by Gladia. She leaves for Baley a traditional Spacer sash to wear to breakfast. As he dresses, Baley asks Daneel about the Chairman, but Giskard interrupts, claiming more knowledge of Auroran politics. Originally a ceremonial job, the Chairmanship has become an office of objective mediation for settling disputes prior to voting on by the Legislature. If the Chairman makes a decision and Fastolfe...