The Third Veil (pgs. 78-100) Summary

Boomer and Ellen Cherry celebrate their one-week wedding anniversary at a drive-in in Livingston, Montana. Boomer has bought a bottle of champagne for the occasion, and while looking for glasses, Ellen Cherry realizes she has left her silver spoon in the cave. Instead of making love or watching the movie together, Ellen Cherry excuses herself to work on her art. She feels guilty about ignoring Boomer after sensing his hurt feelings. She wonders if the marriage is a mistake and admits that her art is more important than her husband.

Back in Colonial Pines, Buddy is over at Verlin and Patsy's for dinner. He falls asleep at in a chair and it's clear he's dreaming. When Patsy turns on a lamp, he snaps awake. He says that he has received a message from God. The...