Read Part 2 Chapter 2
A short but important chapter.
Two main things happen: the meeting with Colleoni; Pinkie is then questioned by a policeman.
Both these things serve to frustrate and antagonize Pinkie and to accelerate the action. The meeting with Colleoni confirms the suspicion that Pinkie may be out of his depth.
Make notes on the contrast between the two mob leaders. Begin with their living quarters. Look at the first paragraph for Pinkie and p.64 for Colleoni. Contrast their physical appearance. (Again focus on p.63 and p.64). Look, for example, even at the note paper they use. Make notes on how Colleoni speaks to Pinkie (p.66 and 67).
Having done this, consider whether there are any similarities between the two.
What is the policeman's attitude to Pinkie? Why does he dismiss the complaint from Brewer so readily?
Finally, look at the last paragraph of the chapter. How have these two meetings affected Pinkie? Look again at the last line. How might this set up the rest of the book?
