Summary

Presented as four columns on one page: Little Merced: efforts continue to freshen her air and breath, as well as to increase the thought shield. The shield is bigger, but the smell continues. Little Oso: a citizen of El Monte comments that the life s/he has in the city is all that s/he cares about. Apolonio: he describes how, even in the midst of the battle with Saturn, Federico tended Little Merced and continued to make plans for his wife’s return. Cameroon (this is set at right angles to the other columns): a postcard, addressed to Salvador, from Cameroon, describing her travels.

Presented as four columns on one page: Saturn: becomes increasingly bitter and angry when the woman to whom he was writing does not return. Natalia and Quinones: they sell their hotel to a man who will make...