Summary

The chapter starts with Jeffrey explaining to the reader that he seems to constantly check the oven burners and door locks in his house. He also seems compelled the insert both his keys and his handkerchief into his pocket in such a way as to guarantee maximum cleanliness. Ross and Jeffrey meet in Ross’ office, and Ross questions why he would turn down Silverstone’s job offer. Jeffrey explains that the job was not right for him and that he prefers to drift into things. Ross offers to give Jeffrey one his many paintings. Jeffrey refuses and Ross asks him to think about the place he would like to live. Jeffrey assumes that Ross is attempting to convince him to live in his townhouse. Jeffrey internally rejects this idea as he does not believe that his pictures of Madeline would fit well...