Reading from Thursday, October 30 through Saturday, November 1

Today I read from page 137 - 203. The battle between Nico Della Guardia and Raymond Horgan is done, with Horgan on the losing end, and with him stands Rusty. Normally, Horgan would have some time left in office before Dell Guardia would take over, but he decides to step down right away. After learning of this, Rusty is also told that he is the prime suspect for the murder of Carolyn Pholmeus. He finds this particularly absurd, and leaves the office raving. He hires a lawyer, and legal matters go on as normal. He is confused as to what to do with his son, but Nat seems to mature quickly, which helps ease Rusty's mind. This also brings Barbara closer to Rusty, to try and protect him, which is the one good aspect of it all.