- Augie runs from the cab to Thea's apartment house and rings the bell three times, fast.
- They embrace.
- And embrace.
- And embrace.
- Finally, Thea notices Augie's bloody condition.
- He explains the business with the union attack.
- They spend a few days together without really inquiring into one another's business.
- Augie falls in love with her and her perfect life, as he calls it.
- Thea opens up about her life and the reason for the open suitcases everywhere.
- She's currently married, but is going to Mexico to get a divorce. He's an older rich man who can afford to dump ice into his private lake to cool it in July.
- Thea assumes that Augie will go with her to Mexico. He has no thought to refusing.
- Augie calls Grammick to let him know he'll be leaving town.
- Thea gets Augie new clothes that are more to her liking.
- She quizzes him on how dedicated he is to her and how much the Greek woman meant to him.
- Augie is vague about the details—what they'll be doing, where they'll be living.
- Oh, she also plans to hunt with an eagle trained in falconry. She's been training Augie in the arts of riding and hunting.
- Augie says goodbye to his Mama and asks after Simon. He's still violent and wealthy, it seems.
- He bids farewell to his friends and acquaintances as well. Nobody has encouraging words. Everyone seems to think his following Thea to Mexico is a bad idea.
- A little more skeptical than before, Augie asks Thea if Mexico is really the best destination for them.
- Thea responds that she won't have much money after the divorce, having lost her inheritance through foolishness. In Mexico she can make money hunting with the eagle.
- She has it all planned out. Training the bird. Making movies. Selling articles.
- Augie gets a look at the kind of bird they'll be getting. He's astounded.
- They leave Chicago in the direction of St. Louis.
- On the road, they lie beside a huge tree and listen to the sounds of insects.