This is a very long complex chapter divided into three parts. Fowler is in Tanyin, a place dominated by Caodaists. Caodaism is a religion that blends Buddhism, Confucianism, and Christianity. He interviews a deputy of the Pope of Caodaism and inwardly believes everything he says is insincere. He believes the deputy is giving him a canned speech. Then he meets Pyle, who is always imposing friendship on Fowler. Pyle is trying to get his Buick repaired.
Fowler goes into a Caodaist temple and finds the statues of Christ, Buddha, and Confucius an annoying mix. He thinks about his wife and convinces himself she will not give him a divorce. Since Pyle's car is still broken, Pyle agrees to ride with Fowler to the next town.
In the second part of this chapter, Pyle.....
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