The next morning, the mayor's son-in-law and his wife arrive at the party. They are greeted by the mayor, who tells them that he has invited them to the party because they are easy to get along with. The mayor tells them to get ready for the party, because he is taking them to a dinner that night. He also tells them about the family's role in the current government's seizure of power. He says that the whole family is high-level officials in the government, and that they will all be there to help the new government seize power