This chapter opens with a description of a young man named "penny" who works at a grocery store. He tells us that his name is "Blake" and that he works in the same store as "penny." He asks if anyone else has a motive to commit the crime he is about to commit. He also asks if he knows of anyone who would do such a thing. He is very tired and wants to go to the theater to see a play. He asks to be let out of the room so that he can think about the crime.