Part 2, Chapter 1 Summary

1949. Thomas is in Boston when he reads an article in the paper about an ex-boxer who works at the Revere Club, an exclusive men's club. Thomas goes there and asks for a job, taking a pay cut but getting a place to sleep. The boxer, Dominic, teaches Thomas how to work the bag while he works as an assistant, keeping the gym clean and the equipment in working order. Thomas is happy in Boston, happy with his new job. However, it is no surprise to him that when someone begins stealing from the patrons, the fingers point in his direction. One patron in particular complains about Thomas: Mr. Greening, a stockbroker who once fought lightweight in school and works out with Dominic at the club.

A few days later, Thomas catches another patron stealing money out of a locker during a...