Petofi begins to initiate the mind-switch with Quentin; Magda becomes suspicious after Quentin inexplicably fears and does not recognize her. Beth tries to figure out what Petofi's doing, to Aristede's amusement. The one clue Aristede reveals is that the most diabolical thing that could happen to a human being is going to happen to Quentin. Quentin goes to The Blue Whale and chats up the despondent Pansy, who flirts with him shamelessly. Aristede continues to needle Beth, who remembers Quentin's apologies to her (839). Pansy and Quentin sing, dance, and play piano.