Richard describes the time he spends with the Corcorans as “one of the worst nights of [his life].” He is forced into many awkward conversations while eating bad food and trying to withstand the hustle and bustle of the house. In addition, he is wracked with guilt for the role he played in
Bunny’s death and is reminded of a line from
Crime and Punishment: “
It was I killed the old pawnbroker woman and her sister Lizabeta with an axe and robbed them.” Eventually, he is able to get away from the crowd and talk to
Henry, alone. Henry tells him that he is doing his best to keep up appearances, but he’s run out of medicine for his headaches.