Part 2 (Pages 150-177) Summary

Gerald Vincent O'Gorman is Francis' uncle, married to Francis' mother's sister. Gerald is an astute business man and second-in-command to the Senator in the family business. Events relating to Gerald come to light in a way that greatly affects Francis' future. Gerald has been having an affair with his secretary and has been caught by his wife. The trouble is compounded by the fact that he has just been offered a papal knighthood for his charity efforts during the war. The incident is cause to have his knighthood revoked.

Francis, unaware of Uncle Gerald's situation, has a scandal of his own to deal with. He knows that Zadok is going up to the attic of the house several nights a week. Francis even hears noises, laughter and singing. He decides to sneak upstairs and discover what is going on...