Chapters 39 through 43 Summary

Pamela tells Victor that men who were imprisoned with Gallard escaped but that Gallard, following Victor's visit, was held in a private cell with higher surveillance. Though Victor does not tell Rhoda where he is going, he confides in Pamela that he has been called to accompany the President on a brief trip because Roosevelt is ill.

Victor is on a mission for Roosevelt when he sees Byron's sub and goes for a visit. Byron's superior, Carter Aster, says that Byron is able but willing to simply drift along doing barely what is required of him. Byron then receives a letter from Natalie, informing him she is pregnant.

Rhoda, Victor, Byron and Madeline join the Roosevelts for dinner at the White House. Byron believes Natalie and Aaron are now in serious danger and wants Victor to request help from the President...