This chapter provides insights into the dysfunctional Compson household. Jason holds resentment towards his sister Caddy and her daughter Quentin. He has been stealing money from Caddy's child support payments. Jason gets into an argument with Quentin and a man in a red tie. When Jason returns home, he discovers that Quentin and the man have stolen $50,000 from him and run away. Jason's attempts to get the police to help are unsuccessful. He decides to search for Quentin himself, traveling to a nearby town where the circus is performing.