 Dusenberg, troubled by Plunkett's motiveless murders, seeks solace in his family, only to discover that his wife has been having an affair.When he confronts her about it, she attempts to rationalize it before begging for forgiveness, all the while attempting to shift blame off of herself.Dusenberg sells his diary to Plunkett's agent for use in Plunkett's book, then commits suicide, leaving his entire estate to his children.