Realizing that Leper is referring to his home in Vermont, Gene arrives there the next morning. He takes a train, transfers to a bus and finally finishes the last leg on foot. During the trip, Gene grapples with the idea of Leper's desertion, finally deciding that it isn't possible. He concludes that "escaped" must mean that Leper has escaped from the enemy, perhaps spies.
As Gene approaches the house, Leper appears at a window to beckon him on. Gene lets himself in. Rather than greeting Gene, Leper guides him into the dining room. This room, Leper explains, is his favorite room, because here, at least he can expect three meals a day. Gene tries to take the edge off with a few wisecracks, but Leper's intensity is unabated. Leper explains that he deserted the.....
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