Book 3, Chapter 3 Summary

Mr. Harper begins to accept bribes for "police protection" in certain areas. He then has a secret meeting with Helen. She is a cunning woman with a lot of power. She tells Harper that not only is Creedy preparing to jump in to Susan's spot, but that he has formed a civilian auxiliary force and planned a coup. Helen asks Harper for his protection so that Conrad will get the coveted spot instead of Creedy. She bribes him handsomely and he accepts.

Rosemary performs on stage at the Kitty-Kat Keller Cabaret. She goes through the motions of her stage performance but in her mind images of Derek and other events that that changed her life are unfolding. She leads a different existence now. Somehow, she is more exposed to life's realities. She sees the world as a scary and unsafe place...