Chapter Thirty-three Summary

It has now been three years since Angel left the Valley. Paul goes to Sacramento and then San Francisco to look for Angel, motivated by his desire for peace in his marriage. He does not think that Miriam will rest until he goes to look for Angel. Paul is sure what he will find when he gets to San Francisco, and decides that he will make up a story to tell Miriam, even if he does not find Angel. However, in San Francisco, he sees Angel across the street. She is dressed well, modestly and simply, and he follows her first to the bank, and then to a building called The House of Magdalena. Paul assumes that this is a brothel, and is not surprised. He considers going home and telling Miriam that Angel is dead, but knows that Miriam will...