Chapters 69 - 72 Summary

Chapter 69: Ulrich takes Diotima on a journey that leads her to having slightly ruffled skirts. They begin to speak more openly with one another and find that on some points they differ considerably. Diotima is slightly nonplussed by Ulrich. Ulrich accuses Diotima of doing something dangerous because she is creating greater opportunity for people to live in accordance with their beliefs through the Collateral Campaign. The two begin to argue a little bit during which time Ulrich gets Diotima to blush. Ulrich gets the older woman to hear his point of view, which is a bit of a change. The era is emphasized by the presence of the automobile and the amount of time that it takes to get from one place to another using of these incredible mechanical devices.

Chapter 70: Clarisse, Walter's wife goes and visits their mutual friend Ulrich...