Records 31-34 Summary

Reading the State Journal, D-530 feels saved. It tells how State science has discovered a simple X-ray procedure to eliminate the part of the frontal lobe that controls fancy. All Numbers will now be perfect, their sleepless nights ended. Guardians have been noticing telltale smiles and sighs that indicate the disease. All must hasten to undergo the Great Operation. D-503 phones I-330 to ask if she has read this. She must see him at 16:00. D-503 sees Numbers watch an Operation. At the docks, he strokes Integral's motor, knowing he must betray it. The Second Builder reports that the trial flight has been postponed a day because of the Operation. At 12:30, D-503 goes to his room and finds U- at his table. He recalls the morning confrontation with I-330, but today is too happy not to forgive. Her cheeks quiver with emotion...