Chapters 13 - 14 Summary

Paul and Anita lie in their beds. Paul figures out that, with all his property, he has about $750,000, enough to quit his job and retire. He hasn't let Anita know his position, because he wants to slowly acclimatize her to the idea. Anita is bubbling over about the visit to Kroner's and the Pittsburgh job. He is afraid of losing her. When Paul thinks of his love for Anita, he thinks about her sexual abilities, her planning, and that he has nothing else but her.

Paul secretly continues planning to quit his job. He reads books about strong men who do real, out-of-doors work. Paul's shirts to wear to the Meadows arrive. Each team wears a different color of shirt, and Paul discovers that he is the captain of the blue team, a position of honor. Shepherd is captain of the...