In this chapter, the reader is introduced to a number of steps in the process of reconciling with a lover. First, we're introduced to the "step-one" method of dealing with a quarrel: Shut up. No matter what the other guy says, he can't argue back. Second, he must admit his mistake, and finally, he has to hug and confess to the other girl. The first step is to "shut up" , and the second step is "to admit your mistake" . In other words, you have to admit that you made a mistake and apologize. The third step is a "hug and confession" : hold her tightly, look into her eye, and say it in a sincere tone. The narrator says that friends have said that he and his girlfriend are "very rational people" and that they don't fret about the little things in life. But in fact, he says, his rationality stems from his "considerable tolerance" for people, things, and everything. He says that he'll prepare dinner for his girlfriend on the next day of a festival, and that he won't worry if she doesn't make it back. He adds that he once argued with her, and they got into a "serious argument" about something. This time, she wanted to get off the car, but he wouldn't stop the car. He called her and said she wasn't there, and he wanted to go home