VENETIA
Chapter Eight
John
CHAPTER SUMMARY
Jim lands on Earth with Antiope and Helen. Headed to Chicago in their “souped-up” van manufactured by the Genie, they are quickly pulled over for speeding by a lone highway patrol man. Unable to provide vehicle registration and a driver’s license, Jim is asked to get out of the car to get arrested. The trio assault the officer in order to escape only to discover the officer is not human. Antiope and Helen then recognize the officer as Jim’s father, John.
John then guides the trio to the Chicago suburbs and checks them into a hotel. Jim uses the capabilities of the Genie to make the hotel more accommodating. Following John’s advice concerning the need for money, Jim has the Genie provide “deep pockets” for everyone with an endless supply of golden coins, one ounce each.
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