In this chapter, we learn that Polonius has been drinking heavily, and that he has been unable to communicate with his son. Polonius, however, has been able to talk to his daughter, Nika, about the situation, and she has been very kind to him. In order to protect Nika from Polonius's advances, Polonius decides to tell Nika what has happened, but he does not want to lose her trust in him. He asks Nika if there is a chance that he can meet Polonius again, but she refuses to believe him, saying that she has avoided him for so long that she does not have any other choice.