Chapter 17 Summary

Magda helps to plan the successful kidnapping of Dan Mitrione. Ironically, the capture tortures Magda mentally. She wants the evil man dead and is even willing to pull the trigger. One of the beggars Mitrione pulled off the streets for his experiments in torture was Gabriela, who is now dead. Magda is infuriated and does not understand why Ramiro and the other Tupas are prolonging his life. She wants justice for Gabriela.

Magda receives her wish as Dan Mitrione is put to death with two shots to the head. Magda is not as moved by his death as she thought she would be. She goes to visit senora Francesca, who is not surprised to see Magda. She had been expecting her for weeks. As the women talk,senora Francesca eases Magda's mind about the killing. She also questions if the Tupas should kill...