Chapter 12: To Gain a Stable Summary and Analysis

Blood orders breakfast from Haven and when he answers the door for the food, Runt is standing there. Blood is thrilled, but does not let her know it. She has made plenty of money and in addition, has found his second whore. Blood tells her later he has found another whore to work for them and sends himself money from another town, saying the money is from a whore named Chris. This motivates Runt and she brings in at least $100 each night. Shortly after, Runt brings Ophelia to work with them. Blood runs across Chris in the street. She has returned with her husband Leroy for a gig at a local club in the city. Leroy gets into a fight with the owner because he thinks the owner is hitting on Chris and...