Chapter 14
Mark was obviously tired of my antics so the next week end he accompanied me to Victor’s party. It’s amazing how the presence of one person can affect the dynamics of a gathering and this evening was much different than the other parties I had attended. It could be that I was becoming comfortable with the unreal world that seemed to exist at these events, with its rootless atmosphere and detached, disconnected activities which I was now beginning to see through Victor’s eyes. It is unsettling to witness things through new lenses and a struggle to readjust after being certain that you were completely acclimated.
The band began to play I Can’t Get No Satisfaction so I grabbed Victor’s hand and pulled him toward the area where others were dancing. I recall that I was equally surp
