Part Two: Chapters 11 - 14 Summary

The library is a source of surprise for both Jimmy and Lorrie as they watch while the killer searches the back room where the periodicals are kept. Finally, he finds what he is looking for and releases a catch that opens a section of bookshelves. An iron banded oak door is behind and he proceeds to participate in an overly complicated series of knocks with someone on the other side. When complete, a motor sounds from the other side, and a drill bit soon appears through the keyhole. When the door opens a tunnel is revealed, and Crinkles and Honker are admitted. Honker questions the reason that Jimmy and Lorrie are there and the killer explains his need for hostages in case anything goes wrong. Crinkles delights in the idea that once they've completed, they'll have to...