Part 4, Chapter 6 Summary

1967. Rudolph is on a plan to Dallas with Johnny to investigate suspicions that Brad Knight is not using their investment money properly in his oil company. Rudolph, who is now mayor of Whitby, is working on a new budget for the city. When they land, they are met by Brad's assistant who takes them to a high-class hotel and a suite with every amenity they could possibly desire. Irritated at Johnny for assuming Brad is doing something wrong, Rudolph leaves the living room of the suite for the privacy of his bedroom and the phone. Rudolph calls Jean, worried about her because her drinking has become out of control, and has resulted in a car accident two months before. Jean is fine today, however.

Rudolph then calls his office and learns that the students at the college are upset due to...