In this chapter, we learn that the mother of a child has sent a message to the monster, telling him that her child is in danger. The monster is shocked at the news, but he does not understand why the mother would want to kill her child. He tells the detective that he is a member of the human family, and that he will avenge the death of his daughter. He also warns that the murderer of the child, Goto, was fighting valiantly during the battle.