Chapter 7 Summary

Jacob locates August and Marlena's stateroom and finds Marlena alone. August joins them a few minutes later and announces that he expects everyone to dress for dinner. On the bed August has laid out suits for himself and Jacob and a new dress for Marlena. Marlena is thrilled with her dress and quickly changes. The three of them enjoy a nice meal with wine, despite prohibition, and all become nicely drunk. Toward the end of the evening, Marlena and August begin to dance when August suddenly has what can only be described as a fit. Marlena quickly takes him to bed, where he passes out. Jacob asks about this behavior, but Marlena has nothing to say.

The next morning, Jacob makes his way back to his stock car intending to change before going to work. However, when Jacob enters the room he shares...