The Manchurian Candidate Chapter Summary & Analysis - Chapter 23 Summary

Chapter 23 Summary

Raymond and Jocie sneak out of the party and immediately leave town to get married. Jocie leaves a letter to her father, and Shaw sends a note to his boss at the paper. They use false names to travel, but wed legally under their true identities in San Juan. From there, they embark on a honeymoon cruise.

Meanwhile, at the party, Raymond's mother panics to discover he has left the library. She takes some heroin to calm her nerves, changes clothes and heads to the airport. Neither Chunjin nor Mrs. Iselin can locate Raymond, but the FBI finds traces of his route by searching outside the United States. The agents keep tabs on the couple, but do not interfere. When Raymond and Jocie Shaw return, there is only a weekend left until the political convention. They move into Raymond's flat, and Senator Jordan invites them to dinner to celebrate. Word...
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