Chapters 19 and 20 Summary

In Chapter 19, the principal, Sergi Ivanych, is outraged by the heinous crime that had been perpetrated by murderers and spies. He is certain that the school has been infiltrated with these criminals. Sasha usually agrees with the principal but in this case, he knows better. He looks around for Vovka but he's no where to be found. The principal vows that State Security will find the guilty ones and will have no mercy on them. Anton, another student, whispers to Sasha that his father is arriving. Sasha looks out the window and sees a big black security car arriving. Sasha's spirits are lifted only a short time when he sees the lieutenant who had arrested his father the night before emerge from the car.

In Chapter 20, the principal leads everyone in applause as the lieutenant and his guards enter the cafeteria...