In this chapter, we are introduced to a new character named "Swish." She is a young woman who has just returned from a trip to Europe. She has just arrived at a hotel in Budapest, Hungary, where she is staying with her aunt. She is very excited to be reunited with her family, especially her aunt, who has been living in Budapest for many years. When she arrives at the hotel, she finds that her aunt and uncle have already left for their vacation in the south of France. She asks her aunt if she can stay with her for a few days, but her aunt refuses to allow her to do so. She also refuses to let her stay in Budapest with her uncle, who lives in the city. She tells her aunt that she will not be able to stay with him for long, as she has to go back to Europe to see her family. When the aunt tells her that her uncle has already left, she tells him that she has not seen him for a long time. The aunt