Summary

In Chapter 29, David calls Emmeline his wife, which is uncommon. Usually, those who are paired do not refer to each other as husband or wife. Later, when they are alone, they talk about words that their parents used to use. They realize that there are many words that their parents have used which they have no relation to, no connection, or conception of. Emmeline starts to get a headache when they begin talking about laws and policies, and she goes to walk her board.

David confronts her, asking her why she is walking her board when she has to ride her energy bicycle to work later that night. She explains that the Authorities are requiring her to do both. David refuses and says that since she is his wife, he will walk the board for her.

In Chapter 30, David says that Emmeline’s...