Book II, Part III - Passing Through America Again: Chapters 73 - 74 Summary

From San Francisco to Fresno to Oakland, the Duluozes begin to see the end of the brutal three thousand mile journey. The family of two arrives in Berkeley at 2 A.M. and not knowing where else to go, Jack heads to Ben Fagan's cottage. As they approach the cottage, Jack notices that Ben's lights are on and from the yard can see his friend meditating and smiling. Ben is certainly an evolved spirit. Jack watches him for a few minutes, drinking in the peace that flows through the window. Jack knocks on the door and Ben answers.

After some routine greetings and chit chat, Ben leads the Duluozes to a hotel five blocks from the cottage. Angie settles in and Jack returns to...