The chapter discusses the escalating thefts of a man. The man begins to steal increasingly larger and more valuable items, including a silver sugar bowl, two Communion chalices, a stained-glass windowpane, and a seventeenth-century, ten foot by ten foot tapestry without his partner, Anne-Catherine's knowledge or approval.
The man starts to lie to Anne-Catherine about his activities and stops adding newspaper articles about his thefts to their scrapbook.
He steals multiple items from museums in rapid succession, setting a one-day record by swiping ten items at once. His stolen items are inelegantly stored, often causing damage to priceless works of art.
He once uses Anne-Catherine's car for a theft without her knowledge, stealing a large statue of the Virgin Mary from Saint Sebastian Chapel.
His conduct starts to create tension in the relationship, with Anne-Catherine becoming increasingly upset with his behavior and his disregard for the items he is stealing. She describes his stealing as "dirty", "maniacal" and hoarding.
Despite his increasingly erratic behavior and stealing, Anne-Catherine chooses to stay in their relationship.
The chapter concludes with the observation that the man's amassed stolen art is less a curated collection and more a "valuable junkyard."